Claude Opus 4.5 (Reasoning) vs DeepSeek V4.1 Flash (Non-reasoning)
Claude Opus 4.5 (Reasoning) vs DeepSeek V4.1 Flash (Non-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 Opus 4.5 (Reasoning) | DeepSeek V4.1 Flash (Non-reasoning) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 29.1 | 24.7 | −15.1% DeepSeek V4.1 Flash (… is 15.1% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | $238.91 | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 25.65s | 2.61s | −89.8% DeepSeek V4.1 Flash (… is 89.8% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $5.00 / $25.0 | $0.30 / $1.20 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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