Model Comparison
V4.1 Flash 1017 (Max)
vs. Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · DeepSeek, Anthropic
Recommended Pick
DeV4.1 Flash 1017 (Max)7 metric winsStrongest on: Value, Input price, Output price
Best Value
V4.1 Flash 1017 (Max)
100.0 value score
45.1 reasoning / $0.52/1M
Lowest Price
V4.1 Flash 1017 (Max)
$0.30/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)
56.0 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Differences That Matter
Best value
V4.1 Flash 1017 (Max) has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
V4.1 Flash 1017 (Max) is 6.7x cheaper on input tokens than Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback).
Speed gap
V4.1 Flash 1017 (Max) generates about 1.6x as many tokens per second as Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback).
Reasoning gap
Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) leads V4.1 Flash 1017 (Max) by 10.9 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
V4.1 Flash 1017 (Max) wins 7 measurable categories, including Value, Input price, Output price, Blended price.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
V4.1 Flash 1017 (Max)
DeepSeek
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Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)
Anthropic
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Top Pick De V4.1 Flash 1017 (Max) | An Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.30/1M | $2.00/1M |
| Output Cost | $1.20/1M | $10.00/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $0.52/1M | $4.00/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | DeepSeek | Anthropic |
| Release Date | Oct 17, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 210.6 tok/s | 134.3 tok/s |
| TTFT | 1130ms | 388540ms |
| Latency | 10620ms | 388540ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 100.0 | 16.3 |
| Reasoning Score | 45.1 | 56.0 |
| Intelligence | 45.1 | 56.0 |
Key Takeaways
V4.1 Flash 1017 (Max) offers the best value at $0.30/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 56.0 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens,suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.
When to Choose Each Model
V4.1 Flash 1017 (Max)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
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