Claude Opus 4.8 vs DeepSeek V4 Pro
For product management work, compared on the PM Index.
- Claude Opus 4.8 leads on the PM Index (64.2 vs 54.2).
- DeepSeek V4 Pro is cheaper ($0.54 vs $10.00 per 1M tokens).
- DeepSeek V4 Pro is faster (79 vs 60 tok/s).
| Metric | Claude Opus 4.8 | DeepSeek V4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| PM Index | 64.2 | 54.2 |
| AA Intelligence | 61.4 | 51.5 |
| AA Coding | 56.7 | 47.5 |
| AA Agentic | 77.8 | 67.2 |
| Blended $/1M | $10.00 | $0.54 |
| Output tok/s | 60 | 79 |