| Use Case | Best Model | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|
| Complex multi-file refactors | Claude Opus 4.6 | GPT-5.2-Codex |
| Quick edits & code review | Claude Sonnet 4.5 | GPT-5.2 |
| Large codebase understanding | Gemini 3 Pro | Claude Opus 4.6 |
| Agentic workflows (tool use) | Claude Opus 4.6 | GPT-5.2-Codex |
| Speed-optimized coding | Gemini 3 Flash | Claude Sonnet 4.5 |
| Budget-friendly | codingDeepSeek V3 | Qwen 2.5 Coder 32B |
| Local / privacy-first | Qwen 2.5 Coder 32B | DeepSeek Coder V2 |