Claude Opus 5 Fast

claude-opus-5-fast

Fast-mode variant of Opus 5 - identical capabilities with higher output speed at 2x pricing relative to regular Opus 5. Learn more in Anthropic's docs: https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/build-with-claude/fast-mode

Context Window

1M tokens

Maximum Output

128K tokens

Release Date

Jul 24, 2026

Modalities

Claude Opus 5 Fast Pricing

Input PriceOutput PriceCache Read
$10/M$50/M$1/M

Claude Opus 5 Fast API Capabilities

Reasoning

Supported

Tool calling

Supported

Temperature parameter

Not supported

Attachments

Supported

Knowledge Base

2026-05-01

Endpoint Protocols

Completions APIMessages API

Claude Opus 5 Fast Model Highlights

Claude Opus 5 Fast runs the same Claude Opus 5 model with accelerated output while preserving its reasoning, coding, vision and long-context capabilities.

Accelerated Output

Fast mode can deliver up to 2.5 times more output tokens per second, reducing generation time for lengthy responses.

Same Model Intelligence

The accelerated configuration uses the same weights and behavior as standard Claude Opus 5 rather than a smaller or separate model.

Deep Long-Context Reasoning

Fast mode retains Opus 5’s default thinking and one-million-token context for complex coding and professional analysis.

Claude Opus 5 Fast Use Cases

Claude Opus 5 Fast is suited to interactive coding, rapid code review and time-sensitive professional analysis that still requires Opus 5 capability.

Interactive Coding Sessions

Iterate on implementations, refactors and debugging steps with faster generation of detailed code and explanations.

Rapid Code Review

Review substantial changes and return detailed defect findings more quickly during active development and release preparation.

Time-Sensitive Analysis

Process large professional documents and produce thorough recommendations when lengthy output must be delivered with shorter generation time.

How to Use Claude Opus 5 Fast via the TokenHub API

Create API key
import OpenAI from "openai"

const client = new OpenAI({
  apiKey: process.env.TOKENHUB_API_KEY,
  baseURL: "https://us-api.tokenhub.com/v1",
})

const result = await client.chat.completions.create({})
console.log(result.choices[0]?.message?.content)

Claude Opus 5 Fast Benchmarks

Index score
Artificial Analysis Intelligence IndexArtificial Analysis broad capability aggregate60.7
Artificial Analysis Coding IndexArtificial Analysis software task aggregate78
Knowledge & Reasoning
GPQAAdvanced science problem solving93.2%
HLEBroad expert-level exam set52.6%
Coding & Engineering
SciCodeScientific coding challenges55.7%
Instruction Following & Agent Tasks
AA-LCRLong-context reasoning70%

Metrics sourced from Artificial Analysis

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claude-opus-5-fast FAQs

Useful questions about using claude-opus-5-fast on TokenHub.

What is claude-opus-5-fast?+

claude-opus-5-fast is TokenHub’s fast-mode entry for Claude Opus 5. Anthropic describes fast mode as the same model and capabilities with a faster inference configuration, not a separate intelligence model.

What is claude-opus-5-fast best used for?+

It is useful for interactive coding agents, live analysis, streaming responses, and other Opus-quality workflows where faster output generation improves the user experience.

How much faster is the fast mode?+

Anthropic states that fast mode can provide up to 2.5 times more output tokens per second. The gain focuses on output generation speed, not necessarily time to the first token.

What limitations or tradeoffs does fast mode have?+

Fast mode is a research preview with premium pricing and dedicated capacity limits. Availability can be restricted, and it does not make every request start sooner; important outputs still require review.

How do I use claude-opus-5-fast through TokenHub?+

If the alias is available to your account, select claude-opus-5-fast in the TokenHub API request and use your TokenHub endpoint and credentials. Confirm current parameters, quotas, and routing on the live model page.

How is fast mode priced and when should I choose it?+

Anthropic lists fast mode at $10 per million input tokens and $50 per million output tokens. Choose it when output latency materially affects the experience; choose standard Opus 5 when lower cost matters more. TokenHub pricing may differ.

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