This image doesn’t mean some tasks are easier than others
It means each model has a role where it can deliver the most value
If you’re using Opus for tasks Haiku can handle with the same quality, you’re likely wasting time and money
Choosing the right model for each task is a core AI engineering skill, and exactly the kind of decision Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) make
Not sure which model to use?
Build a dataset of real tasks, run evals across models, and compare:
- quality
- latency
- token usage
- cost
Don’t assume the most powerful model is always the best choice… Measure it!