Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, High) vs DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 (Non-reasoning)
Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, High) vs DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 (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 Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, High) | DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 (Non-reasoning) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | Not reported | 18.5 | — not comparable |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | $310.24 | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 12.35s | 4.11s | −66.7% DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1… is 66.7% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $3.00 / $15.0 | $0.30 / $1.20 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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