Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, High) vs DeepSeek R1 0528 (May '25)
Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, High) 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 Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, High) | DeepSeek R1 0528 (May '25) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 24.7 | 13.1 | −47.0% DeepSeek R1 0528 (May… is 47.0% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 11.94s | 76.91s | +544.1% DeepSeek R1 0528 (May… is 544.1% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $3.00 / $15.0 | $1.85 / $2.75 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text |
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