Claude Sonnet 5 vs DeepSeek V4 Pro
For product management work, compared on the PM Index.
- Claude Sonnet 5 leads on the PM Index (53.9 vs 44.2).
- DeepSeek V4 Pro is cheaper ($0.54 vs $6.00 per 1M tokens).
- DeepSeek V4 Pro is faster (88 vs 79 tok/s).
| Metric | Claude Sonnet 5 | DeepSeek V4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| PM Index | 53.9 | 44.2 |
| AA Intelligence | 53.4 | 44.3 |
| AA Coding | 71.5 | 59.4 |
| AA Agentic | 46.7 | 36.4 |
| Blended $/1M | $6.00 | $0.54 |
| Output tok/s | 79 | 88 |