Comparison of GPT-4.0 vs. Claude 3.5 Sonet

Jul 9, 2024

Comparison of GPT-4.0 vs. Claude 3.5 Sonet

Introduction

  • Purpose: Conduct a practical test comparing GPT-4.0 and Claude 3.5 Sonet for everyday use in work and business.
  • Goal: Determine which AI model is more practical for everyday tasks.
  • Both models tested are the paid versions.

Testing Domains

1. Writing Tasks

  • Creative Writing Prompt: Marketing description for a CRM tool.

    • GPT-4.0: Produced a 41-word description named "Customer Connect".
    • Claude 3.5: Produced a 54-word description named "AutoCRM".
    • Both were effective and did not appear to be AI-generated.

  • Email Drafting: Short email introduction for the CRM tool.

    • GPT-4.0: Provided straightforward, copy-ready content.
    • Claude 3.5: Included unnecessary sentences along with the content.
    • Observation: GPT-4.0 was preferred for its direct output without extra explanations.

  • Overall Writing: Ran 10 different tests; no clear winner.

2. Text Summarization

  • Prompt: Provide two summaries for a given article.
    • Claude 3.5: Accurate and quick with no hallucinations, provided summaries in designated lengths.
    • GPT-4.0: Also accurate; preferred for its factual tone and functionality to compare responses within the chat.
    • Observation: Both performed well in summarization.

3. Vision Capabilities

  • Complex Image Analysis:

    • Claude 3.5: Correctly identified the timeline in the image; produced accurate information including the table format.
    • GPT-4.0: Incorrectly identified the timeline; produced visually appealing but inaccurate information.

  • Functional Difference: GPT-4.0 supports uploading images and has better integration with cloud storage (Google Drive, OneDrive).

    • Observation: Claude 3.5 was generally more accurate in image analysis.

4. Data Analytics

  • Analysis of Interest Rate Trends Graph:
    • Claude 3.5: Accurately described the data, identifying correct trends in the graph.
    • GPT-4.0: Was unable to correctly identify the specific context of the data.
    • Functional Difference: GPT-4.0 can create and download PowerPoint presentations from summarized data.

5. Image Generation

  • GPT-4.0: Supports image generation with DALL-E 3.
  • Claude 3.5: Lacks image generation capabilities.
    • Observation: Only GPT-4.0 can generate images.

6. Research Capabilities

  • Research Prompt: Impact of AI on the accounting industry.
    • Claude 3.5: Clear content but lacks internet access.
    • GPT-4.0: Gives links often non-functional; unreliable for specific current articles or reports.
    • Recommendation: Use Perplexity or Google Gemini for research instead.

7. Coding

  • Dashboard Creation: Visualization from Nvidia financial report.

    • Claude 3.5: Quickly created an interactive visual dashboard code within the chat.
    • GPT-4.0: Struggled to produce the needed code effectively.

  • Game Development: Creating a game of checkers.

    • Claude 3.5: Generated code that was semi-functional within seconds.
    • GPT-4.0: Created incomplete or non-functional code.
    • Observation: Claude 3.5 outperformed GPT-4.0 in coding tasks.

8. Complex Reasoning

  • Logic Problem: Calculation of guests from 66 handshakes.

    • Both models correctly deduced the answer (12 guests).

  • Riddle: Interpretation of a riddle about a river.

    • Both models correctly identified "a river" as the answer.

9. Content Creation

  • YouTube Script to Tweet: Extract key points and turn them into a tweet or LinkedIn post.
    • Claude 3.5: Produced accurate and useful content directly usable for social media.
    • GPT-4.0: Output was less appropriate, more generic, and less useful.
    • Observation: Claude 3.5 provided more practical content for social media.

Conclusion

  • Winner: Claude 3.5 Sonet outperformed GPT-4.0 in practical, everyday applications, especially in coding, data analytics, and content creation.

  • Limitations: Claude 3.5 lacks internet access and memory functionality, making it less suitable for research and long-term personalized usage.

    • GPT-4.0: Preferred for functionalities requiring web browsing, image generation, custom GPTs, and memory capabilities.

  • Recommendation: For comprehensive usage, especially for coding tasks and content creation, Claude 3.5 Sonet is optimal. For dynamic functionalities, web research, and image-related tasks, GPT-4.0 is essential.

  • Research Suggestion: For research needs, use specialized tools like Perplexity or Google Gemini.

  • Personal Use: Utilizing both models pragmatically based on the task requirements yields the best results.