Claude 3 Models by Anthropic
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The Claude 3 family, introduced by Anthropic in March 2024, includes three distinct large language models: Haiku, Sonnet, and Opus. Each model presents a unique blend of intelligence, speed, and cost-effectiveness to cater to diverse applications. Haiku emphasizes speed and affordability, perfect for quick responses and straightforward queries. Sonnet balances intelligence and speed, making it versatile for various tasks. Opus, the most powerful in the trio, excels in complex reasoning and high-demand tasks, setting new performance benchmarks. All models offer advanced analysis, forecasting, content creation, code generation, and multilingual conversation capabilities, complemented by sophisticated vision abilities to process visual formats like photos, charts, and diagrams 124.
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is derived from seed capabilities, context, release, and replacement fields.
Use when the workload needs 200k context, 70B parameters, and reasoning.
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude 3 Sonnet | Use when the workload needs 200k context, 70B parameters, and reasoning. | 2024-03 | 200k context70B parametersreasoning | Current |
Release Timeline
1 release groupSpecifications(3 models)
| Model | Released | Context | Parameters | Vision | Multimodal | Reasoning | Structured Outputs | Code Exec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude 3 Sonnet | 2024-03 | 200k | 70B | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Available From(7 providers)
Pricing
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude 3 Sonnet | AWS Bedrock | $3 | $15 | Serverless |
| Claude 3 Sonnet | GCP Vertex AI | $3 | $15 | Serverless |
| Claude 3 Sonnet | Anthropic | $3 | $15 | Serverless |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Claude 3 used for?
- Claude 3 is used for vision and multimodal work, reasoning, and structured outputs. The family description and listed model capabilities point to those workloads as the best fit.
- How does Claude 3 compare to Computer Use?
- Claude 3 by Anthropic is strongest where you need vision and multimodal work, while Computer Use by Anthropic is the closest related family to check for agent. Claude 3 has 3 listed variants and reaches up to 200k context, so compare the specs and pricing tables before choosing a production model.
- Which Claude 3 model should I use?
- For the lowest listed input price, start with Claude 3 Haiku through Anthropic at $0.25/1M input tokens. For the most capable/latest local choice, evaluate Claude 3 Sonnet with 200k context and reasoning, structured outputs, and multimodal inputs.





