DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus (Non-reasoning) vs GPT-5 nano (Minimal)

DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus (Non-reasoning) vs GPT-5 nano (Minimal). 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.

MetricDeepSeek V3.1 Terminus (Non-reasoning)GPT-5 nano (Minimal)Difference
Intelligence (higher is better)13.97.1−48.9% GPT-5 nano (Minimal) is 48.9% less intelligent
Total AA cost (lower is better)Not reportedNot reported— not comparable
End-to-end time (lower is better)7.39s4.19s−43.3% GPT-5 nano (Minimal) is 43.3% faster
Price per 1M tokens (in / out)$0.27 / $1.00$0.05 / $0.40
Input modalitiesTextText, Image
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