Claude Opus 5 (Medium) vs DeepSeek R1 0528 (May '25)
Claude Opus 5 (Medium) vs DeepSeek R1 0528 (May '25). 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 5 (Medium) | DeepSeek R1 0528 (May '25) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 44.8 | 13.1 | −70.8% DeepSeek R1 0528 (May… is 70.8% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $2,731.91 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 12.70s | 77.71s | +511.9% DeepSeek R1 0528 (May… is 511.9% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $5.00 / $25.0 | $1.85 / $2.75 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text |
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