DeepSeek R1 0528 (May '25) vs Step 3.5 Flash

DeepSeek R1 0528 (May '25) vs Step 3.5 Flash. A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.

DeepSeekDeepSeek R1 0528 (May '25)Not ranked · benchmark data missing
Intelligence
13.10
Total cost
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StepFunStep 3.5 FlashNot ranked · benchmark data missing
Intelligence
16.60
Total cost
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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.

MetricDeepSeek R1 0528 (May '25)Step 3.5 FlashDifference
Intelligence (higher is better)13.116.6+26.7% Step 3.5 Flash is 26.7% more intelligent
Total AA cost (lower is better)Not reportedNot reported— not comparable
End-to-end time (lower is better)77.71s20.68s−73.4% Step 3.5 Flash is 73.4% faster
Price per 1M tokens (in / out)$1.85 / $2.75$0.10 / $0.30
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