Claude Sonnet 5 (Non-reasoning, High) vs DeepSeek R1 (Jan '25)
Claude Sonnet 5 (Non-reasoning, High) vs DeepSeek R1 (Jan '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 5 (Non-reasoning, High) | DeepSeek R1 (Jan '25) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 23.2 | 11.4 | −50.9% DeepSeek R1 (Jan '25) is 50.9% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | $460.74 | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 8.55s | 19.76s | +131.1% DeepSeek R1 (Jan '25) is 131.1% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $2.00 / $10.0 | $2.00 / $4.00 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text |
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