# Model Comparison

## Model Comparison

### GPT-4 vs Claude 3.5 Sonnet

```
GPT-4 Turbo:
✓ Better at code generation
✓ Stronger at following complex instructions
✓ More consistent output format
✗ Can be verbose

Claude 3.5 Sonnet:
✓ Better explanations
✓ More natural conversation
✓ Excellent at documentation
✗ Sometimes over-cautious
```

### Speed vs Quality Tradeoffs

```
Speed Priority (GPT-3.5 Turbo):
- Autocomplete while typing
- Quick lookups
- Simple refactors
- ~100-500ms response

Quality Priority (GPT-4):
- Architecture decisions
- Security reviews
- Complex debugging
- ~2-10s response
```
