Claude Sonnet 5 (Non-reasoning, High) vs DeepSeek V4 Flash 0420 (Max)
Claude Sonnet 5 (Non-reasoning, High) vs DeepSeek V4 Flash 0420 (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 5 (Non-reasoning, High) | DeepSeek V4 Flash 0420 (Max) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 23.2 | 24.2 | +4.3% DeepSeek V4 Flash 042… is 4.3% more intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | $149.48 | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 8.58s | 100.76s | +1074.4% DeepSeek V4 Flash 042… is 1074.4% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $2.00 / $10.0 | $0.11 / $0.23 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text |
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