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Pro Max 5x quota exhausted in 1.5 hours despite moderate usage
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The Pro Max 5x plan for Claude Code has reportedly exhausted its quota in just 1.5 hours despite moderate usage. Users are experiencing unexpected quota depletion issues.
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- Praise: The recent UX improvements to prompt caching are a step in the right direction, potentially reducing the frequency of costly cache misses during long sessions.
- Praise: Users report that switching to the Codex plan has resulted in a more generous quota and improved accuracy for their specific tasks, indicating better performance in certain use cases.
- Praise: Despite some issues, the Codex model is perceived as a better deal compared to Claude Code, suggesting a competitive edge in terms of quota management.
- Concern: Many users are experiencing significant performance regressions with Claude Code, including prolonged exploration loops that lead to rapid quota exhaustion.
- Concern: The recent change in prompt caching behavior has left users frustrated, as it appears to negatively impact token usage and overall efficiency.
- Concern: There are concerns that the quota limits are becoming increasingly restrictive, making it difficult for users to utilize the service effectively for their work.