Runway launches Gen-4.5 featuring Whisper Thunder variant
Runway launches Gen-4.5 featuring Whisper Thunder variant
Runway has released Gen-4.5 with a new 'Whisper Thunder' variant that the company says outperformed Veo 3 by a measurable margin.
Access to the updated model is scheduled to be rolled out to all subscribers over the next couple of days.
Model details
Runway Gen-4.5 introduces optimizations described as the 'Whisper Thunder' variant, positioned for improved inference and responsiveness in production deployments.
Performance comparison
The company reports that 'Whisper Thunder' outscored Veo 3 by 20 ELO, noting the difference as a primary metric in their announcement.
Availability and documentation
Runway indicated that the rollout will be available to all existing subscribers; documentation and model cards will follow alongside the update.
The announcement did not include external benchmark details or independent evaluations, leaving methodology and datasets unspecified in the initial statement.