Claude Code vs Cursor CLI
Side-by-side default footprint for the latest captured versions of both agents: request tokens, tool definitions, bundled skills, and sub-agent declarations.
Benchmark data last updated June 24, 2026 UTC
Token footprint summary
1.20× spread
Claude Code loads 3,196 more default tokens than Cursor CLI.
Default tokens
o200k_base · latest request
19,522
16,326
+3,196
1.20×
Tools
24
15
+9
1.60×
Skills
13
0
+13
—
Sub-agents
5
4
+1
1.25×
Comparisons use each agent's latest captured hibench run. See methodology for capture details.
Token footprint summary
1.19× spread
Claude Code loads 4,865 more default tokens than Cursor CLI.
Default tokens
claude-opus-4-8 · total-only
30,337
25,472
+4,865
1.19×
Tools
24
15
+9
1.60×
Skills
13
0
+13
—
Sub-agents
5
4
+1
1.25×
Comparisons use each agent's latest captured hibench run. See methodology for capture details.