Claude 1.2 vs Code Cushman 002
Claude 1.2 (2023) and Code Cushman 002 (2021) compare a standalone API model against a coding-specialized model. Claude 1.2 ships a 9k-token context window, while Code Cushman 002 ships a not-yet-sourced context window. This page treats the result as workflow and deployment fit, not a universal model winner.
Treat this as a product-type comparison: Claude 1.2 is standalone API model, while Code Cushman 002 is coding-specialized model. Choose based on workflow fit before reading any benchmark or price row as decisive.
Decision scorecard
Local evidence first| Signal | Claude 1.2 | Code Cushman 002 |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | Standalone API model | Coding-specialized model |
| Best for | general production evaluation | custom coding agents and code generation |
| Decision fit | General | Coding |
| Context window | 9k | — |
| Cheapest output | - | - |
| Provider routes | 0 tracked | 0 tracked |
| Shared benchmarks | 0 rows | 0 rows |
Decision tradeoffs
- Claude 1.2 has the larger context window for long prompts, retrieval packs, or transcript analysis.
- Local decision data tags Code Cushman 002 for Coding.
Monthly cost at traffic
Estimate token spend from the cheapest tracked input and output route or tier on this page.
Claude 1.2
Unavailable
No complete token price in local provider data
Code Cushman 002
Unavailable
No complete token price in local provider data
Cost delta unavailable until both models have sourced input and output token prices.
Switch friction
- No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for Claude 1.2 and Code Cushman 002; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
- No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for Code Cushman 002 and Claude 1.2; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
Specs
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023-03-14 | 2021-11-15 |
| Context window | 9k | — |
| Parameters | 20B | — |
| Architecture | decoder only | decoder only |
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Openness | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Commercial use | Commercial use with conditions | Commercial use with conditions |
| Knowledge cutoff | 2023-01 | - |
Pricing and availability
| Pricing attribute | Claude 1.2 | Code Cushman 002 |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | - | - |
| Output price | - | - |
| Providers | - | - |
Pricing not yet sourced for either model.
Capabilities
| Capability | Claude 1.2 | Code Cushman 002 |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | No | No |
| Multimodal | No | No |
| Reasoning | No | No |
| Function calling | No | No |
| Tool use | No | No |
| Structured outputs | No | No |
| Code execution | No | No |
| IDE integration | No | No |
| Computer use | No | No |
| Parallel agents | No | No |
Benchmarks
No shared benchmark rows are currently sourced for this pair.
Deep dive
The capability footprint is close: both models cover the core production surface. That makes context budget, benchmark fit, and provider maturity more important than a simple checklist. If your application depends on one integration detail, verify it against the provider route you plan to use, not just the base model listing.
Pricing coverage is uneven: Claude 1.2 has no token price sourced yet and Code Cushman 002 has no token price sourced yet. Provider availability is 0 tracked routes versus 0. Treat unknown pricing as an integration gap, then verify the route you will actually call before estimating production spend.
Choose Claude 1.2 when provider fit are central to the workload. Choose Code Cushman 002 when coding workflow support are more important. For production, rerun your own prompts through the exact provider, region, and tool stack you plan to ship. This keeps the decision grounded in measurable tradeoffs instead of brand-level assumptions. It also helps separate model capability from provider packaging, which can change cost and latency. For teams standardizing a stack, that distinction is often the difference between a benchmark win and a reliable deployment.
FAQ
Is Claude 1.2 or Code Cushman 002 open source?
Claude 1.2 is listed under Proprietary. Code Cushman 002 is listed under Proprietary. License labels affect whether you can self-host, redistribute weights, or rely only on hosted APIs, so confirm the upstream license before deployment.
When should I pick Claude 1.2 over Code Cushman 002?
Treat this as a product-type comparison: Claude 1.2 is standalone API model, while Code Cushman 002 is coding-specialized model. Choose based on workflow fit before reading any benchmark or price row as decisive. If your workload also depends on provider fit, start with Claude 1.2; if it depends on coding workflow support, run the same evaluation with Code Cushman 002.
What is the main difference between Claude 1.2 and Code Cushman 002?
Claude 1.2 and Code Cushman 002 differ most on context, provider coverage, capabilities, or pricing depending on the data currently sourced. Use the specs table first, then validate the model behavior with your own prompts.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-10. Data sourced from public model cards and provider documentation.