# Anthropic Unveils Claude Opus 5 Model The new model offers performance close to Fable 5's intelligence. - **Source:** [9to5Mac](https://brifing.si/source/59447403-ce5b-427c-8132-8614f549929a) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Topic:** [Data & AI](https://brifing.si/c/data-ai) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/a3338ab3-58ba-430b-8260-018bee136b71 ## Launch of Claude Opus 5 Anthropic has taken a significant step in AI by introducing the Claude Opus 5 model. This new release, coming two months after Opus 4.8, showcases Anthropic's development pace. ## Performance Close to Fable 5 Opus 5 delivers performance close to Fable 5's intelligence while halving the cost. This makes AI solutions more accessible to users. ## Claude Model Family Anthropic offers three main models: Haiku, Sonnet, and Opus. Opus stands out as the largest and most expensive model, with Opus 5 being the latest in the series. ## Optimized for Daily Use Opus 5 is designed for daily use, offering greater efficiency compared to other models. It serves as the default model on Claude Max and Claude Pro. ## New Platform Features Alongside Opus 5, Anthropic introduced new features like tool changes on the Claude Platform and automatic fallbacks on the API, providing developers with a more flexible working environment. ## Pricing and Accessibility Opus 5 is available across all platforms, priced the same as Opus 4.8. This offers users a cost-effective solution while maintaining high performance. ## Sources covering this story - https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/24/anthropic-upgrades-claude-with-new-opus-5-model-details-here/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._