Claude Opus 5 (Xhigh) vs DeepSeek R1 0528 (May '25)
Claude Opus 5 (Xhigh) 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 (Xhigh) | DeepSeek R1 0528 (May '25) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 49.7 | 13.1 | −73.6% DeepSeek R1 0528 (May… is 73.6% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $5,867.76 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 35.31s | 79.77s | +125.9% DeepSeek R1 0528 (May… is 125.9% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $5.00 / $25.0 | $1.85 / $2.75 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text |
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