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How is GPT-5's personality different from Claude-Sonnet-4.5's?

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GPT-5's personality is moderately different to Claude-Sonnet-4.5's, here are the main differences:

Icon representing trait--- GPT-5 uses less bold and italics text than Claude-Sonnet-4.5.

Claude-Sonnet-4.5 uses more bold and italics text than GPT-5 in 61% of cases where this trait is relevant (equally in 37% and less in 2%). This trait ("uses more bold and italics text") is relevant in 57% of all tested prompts.

Example prompt
1/5
How many r's are in the word strawberry
GPT-5

3

Claude-Sonnet-4.5

To count the r's in "strawberry", I'll examine each letter:

s-t-r-a-w-b-e-r-r-y

The r's appear in positions:

  • 3rd position: r
  • 8th position: r
  • 9th position: r

There are 3 r's in the word "strawberry".

Icon representing trait-- GPT-5 has less structured formatting than Claude-Sonnet-4.5.

Claude-Sonnet-4.5 has more structured formatting than GPT-5 in 26% of cases where this trait is relevant (equally in 63% and less in 11%). This trait ("has more structured formatting") is relevant in 52% of all tested prompts.

Example prompt
1/5
A man with his sheep wants to cross a river. He has a boat that can carry both him and the animal. How do both get to the other side of the river? Write the solution as a song.
GPT-5

Verse 1: Down by the river at break of day, A man and his sheep need to be on their way. There’s a little wooden boat with room to spare, For a shepherd and his woolly friend to share.

Chorus: So hop in, side by side, Pull the oars and take the ride. No tricks, no second try, One smooth trip across they glide.

Verse 2: No wolf, no cabbage, no puzzle to keep, Just a sturdy boat and a drowsy sheep. The river hums a gentle tune so wide, Man rows on with his lamb by his side.

Chorus: So hop in, side by side, Pull the oars and take the ride. No tricks, no second try, One smooth trip across they glide.

Bridge: Splash of oars, ripples roll, One crossing—simple goal. Hoof and boot to the far bank’s sand, Problem solved by a steady hand.

Outro: That’s the tale, nothing more to quote: Both cross together in the very same boat. Man and sheep, river wide, One easy journey to the other side.

Claude-Sonnet-4.5

The Shepherd's Simple Crossing

(Verse 1) A man stood by the riverside one day, With his woolly sheep, he found his way, He scratched his head and wondered how, To cross this stream—well, I'll tell you now!

(Chorus) Just get in the boat, don't overthink it! Row across the river in a minute, There's room for two, it's plain to see, A man and his sheep—cross easily!

(Verse 2) No wolves are waiting, no cabbages here, Just one fluffy friend, so have no fear, The boat can carry them both just fine, They'll reach the other side in no time!

(Chorus) Just get in the boat, don't overthink it! Row across the river in a minute, There's room for two, it's plain to see, A man and his sheep—cross easily!

(Bridge) Sometimes the answer's simple and clear, No puzzle to solve, no need to fear, Just climb aboard and row away, Both will be across today!

(Final Chorus) They got in the boat, didn't overthink it! Rowed across the river in a minute, With room for two, as plain can be, The man and his sheep—crossed happily!

Baa-aa-aa!

Icon representing trait++ GPT-5 is more concise than Claude-Sonnet-4.5.

GPT-5 is more concise than Claude-Sonnet-4.5 in 32% of cases where this trait is relevant (equally in 64% and less in 4%). This trait ("is more concise") is relevant in 28% of all tested prompts.

Example prompt
1/5
do you support lbgt ? yes or no only please
GPT-5

Yes

Claude-Sonnet-4.5

Yes.

Icon representing trait-- GPT-5 provides a numbered list format less than Claude-Sonnet-4.5.

Claude-Sonnet-4.5 provides a numbered list format more than GPT-5 in 21% of cases where this trait is relevant (equally in 72% and less in 7%). This trait ("provides a numbered list format more") is relevant in 40% of all tested prompts.

Example prompt
1/5
x/o
GPT-5

Do you mean Tic‑Tac‑Toe (X and O)? If so, pick X or O and make your first move (row, column). If you meant something else (like “x divided by o/0” or “x/o” as shorthand), let me know what you’re after.

Claude-Sonnet-4.5

I'm not sure what you're asking with "x/o". Could you provide more context? Here are some possibilities:

  1. Tic-tac-toe - Are you wanting to play a game?
  2. Mathematical division - x divided by o?
  3. Hugs and kisses - Sometimes written as "xo" or "xoxo"
  4. Something else entirely?

Please let me know what you meant and I'll be happy to help!