The author compared three AI models—Claude Opus 4, Gemini 2.5 Pro, and OpenAI's o3 Pro—for coding tasks. Claude Opus 4 emerged as the superior model, excelling in code quality, prompt adherence, and understanding user needs. Gemini 2.5 Pro also performed well and offered good value, making it a solid coding choice. o3 Pro, however, proved disappointing for coding, yielding subpar results across multiple tests. The evaluation involved creating 3D simulations, including a town, bike racing, and a black hole visualization. Follow-up prompts tested the models' ability to modify and improve their generated code. Claude Opus 4 consistently delivered the best outcomes, demonstrating a strong grasp of complex coding requests. Gemini 2.5 Pro provided satisfactory results, especially considering its price point. o3 Pro's coding performance was consistently poor, failing to meet expectations. The author concluded that Claude Opus 4 is the top choice for coding.
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