Claude 4.5 Sonnet (Non-reasoning) vs DeepSeek V3.1 (Reasoning)
Claude 4.5 Sonnet (Non-reasoning) vs DeepSeek V3.1 (Reasoning). A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.
Verdict
Comparison incomplete
A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.
| Metric | Claude 4.5 Sonnet (Non-reasoning) | DeepSeek V3.1 (Reasoning) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 19.3 | 13.5 | −30.1% DeepSeek V3.1 (Reason… is 30.1% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 12.51s | 22.35s | +78.7% DeepSeek V3.1 (Reason… is 78.7% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $3.00 / $15.0 | $0.58 / $1.68 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text |
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