o1-preview vs DeepSeek-V4 Pro

Head-to-head technical comparison of intelligence, capabilities, and API pricing.

o1-preview
OpenAI
AI Mastery Index88.5
LMSYS Arena1335
Technical (MMLU-Pro)90.8%
Cost per 1M Tokens$15
DeepSeek-V4 Pro
DeepSeek
AI Mastery Index91.8
LMSYS Arena1449
Technical (MMLU-Pro)91.8%
Cost per 1M Tokens$1.32

Architect's Verdict

When comparing o1-preview and DeepSeek-V4 Pro, DeepSeek-V4 Pro edges out in overall capabilities according to the AI Mastery Index. However, for cost-sensitive workloads, DeepSeek-V4 Pro offers a more economical API at $1.32 per 1M tokens. Your choice should depend heavily on whether you prioritize raw reasoning (MMLU) or scalable deployment economics.