Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, Low) vs DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 (Max)
Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, Low) vs DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 (Max). 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 Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, Low) | DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 (Max) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 23.3 | 45.1 | +93.6% DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1… is 93.6% more intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | $444.60 | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 10.81s | 15.82s | +46.3% DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1… is 46.3% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $3.00 / $15.0 | $0.30 / $1.20 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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