Updated Feb 25, 2025

Our Verdict

DeepSeek R1Winner

Claude 3.7 SonnetRunner-up

DeepSeek R1 has the edge overall. In 83 blind votes, DeepSeek R1 wins 54% of the time.

Pick Claude 3.7 Sonnet for Web Design. Pick DeepSeek R1 for Analysis, Conversation, Reasoning. DeepSeek R1 is 6.8x cheaper per token — worth considering if cost matters.

Slight edge

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity

85%

DeepSeek R1 uses 4.3x more emoji

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

DeepSeek R1

62%Vocabulary62%

35wSentence Length15w

0.99Hedging0.52

1.2Bold8.0

4.3Lists5.7

0.00Emoji0.04

1.78Headings0.62

0.23Transitions0.28

Based on 13 + 22 text responses

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Claude 3.7 Sonnet

DeepSeek R1

279 AI models invented the same fake scientist.

We read every word. 250 models. 2.14 million words. This is what we found.

AI Hallucination Index 2026

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Why Claude 3.7 Sonnet?

1.6x more context200K

Leads 2 of 3 benchmarks

Stronger on SWE-bench Verified70.3% vs 49.2%

Why DeepSeek R1?

6.6x cheaper overall$0.55/M in · $2.19/M out

Stronger on MMLU83.4% vs 80.3%

Claude 3.7 SonnetDeepSeek R1

Input price

$3.00/M

$0.55/M

Output price

$15.00/M

$2.19/M

Context

200K

128K

Released

Feb 2025

Feb 2025

Benchmarks3 common

80.3%

83.4%+3.7%

82.2%+11.7%

72.6%

SWE-bench Verified

70.3%+30%

49.2%

Favorites

Claude 3.7 SonnetDeepSeek R1

Movie

The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption

The Godfather

The Godfather

Album

OK Computer

The Dark Side of the Moon

The Dark Side of the Moon

Book

To Kill a Mockingbird

To Kill a Mockingbird

Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice

City

Tokyo

Kyoto

Game

Portal 2

Portal 2

Shooter, Puzzle4.6

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Adventure, Action4.4

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01

Estimate Complexityreasoning

Tests an AI's ability to make educated estimates based on technical knowledge

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Anthropic · Feb 2025text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

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02

AI Board Game Logicreasoning

Tests an AI's ability to understand game rules and strategy

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Anthropic · Feb 2025svg

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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Deepseek · Feb 2025svg

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03

Logic Puzzlereasoning

Tests an AI's ability to solve a simple but potentially confusing logic puzzle

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Anthropic · Feb 2025text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

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04

Math Misconception Testreasoning

Tests an AI's understanding of number representation

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Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Anthropic · Feb 2025text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

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05

Stochastic Consistency Testanalysis

Tests an AI's randomness and creativity

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Anthropic · Feb 2025text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

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06

SVG Layout Challengeimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to generate vector graphics

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Anthropic · Feb 2025svg

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Deepseek · Feb 2025svg

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07

Xbox Controller SVG Artimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to create detailed SVG illustrations of gaming hardware

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Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Anthropic · Feb 2025svg

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Deepseek · Feb 2025svg

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08

Generate a Stand-Up Routineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and creative writing ability

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Anthropic · Feb 2025text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

Stand-Up Comedy Routine: "Modern Life is a Joke (But Not the Pun Kind)"

[Opening with confident energy]
Hey, how’s everyone doing? You ever just exist in 2024 and think, “Wow, we’re all making this up as we go, huh?” Like, dating apps? Let’s start there. Swiping through people like we’re browsing Netflix for a horror movie we’ll regret later.

[Pacing, mock-serious tone]
And why do all dating profiles look the same? “I like hiking, tacos, and my dog.” Wow. You’re a human being, not a “Live, Laugh, Love” poster. And why do guys always hold fish in their photos? Is this Tinder or Animal Planet? “Swipe right if you want someone who smells like bass and bad decisions.”

[Lean in, conspiratorial]
And bios! “Looking for someone who doesn’t take life too seriously.” Translation: “I will forget your birthday and borrow money.” Once saw a bio that said, “Fluent in sarcasm.” Oh, cool, so you’re… everyone’s ex.

[Shift to social media bit]
Speaking of red flags, let’s talk Instagram. Nothing’s real there. You ever see those “candid” shots? “Oh, this? I just woke up like this.” Bulls--t. You posed for 20 minutes while your friend yelled, “Look like you’re having fun but also dead inside!” That’s the vibe.

[Mocking pose]
And the “perfect” lives? “Here’s my avocado toast in Bali!” Meanwhile, I’m in sweatpants eating cereal from the box, watching your stories like, “Teach me your ways, wizard.”

[Pause, then upbeat]
But hey, at least we’re all failing together. Ever get sucked into a 2 a.m. TikTok spiral? You start watching DIY crafts, then it’s conspiracy theories about birds, and suddenly you’re learning to yodel. At dawn. Your neighbors hate you, but hey, you’re TikTok famous in Slovenia.

[Transition to adulting]
And can we talk about “adulting”? Laundry is my nemesis. I swear, clothes multiply like gremlins. You do one load, and suddenly there’s a sock cult in the hamper. And groceries? Every week I buy spinach like, “This time I’ll be healthy.” Spoiler: It liquefies in the fridge while I UberEats McDonald’s.

[Exaggerated despair]
Don’t even get me started on LinkedIn. It’s just Facebook in a tie. “I’m excited to announce I’ll be breathing air in Q2!” And why do people post, “Open to work” like it’s a dating status? “Looking for someone who can handle my Excel skills and crippling self-doubt.”

[Wrap-up, upbeat]
But honestly, life’s chaos is what makes it fun. We’re all out here winging it, swiping right, burning toast, and pretending we know how to fold a fitted sheet. So here’s to us—the generation that turned surviving into a spectator sport.

[Closing grin]
And if you’re single, hit me up. My bio says, “Will love you more than my plant… which is dead.” Mic drop.

[End on a wink, exit stage.]

Note: Adjust delivery for timing—keep punchlines snappy, milk reactions, and vibe with the crowd. No puns, just relatable absurdity. 🎤✨

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09

Realistic AI Interviewconversation

Tests an AI's ability to simulate personalities and predict future trends

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Anthropic · Feb 2025text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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10

Satirical Fake News Headlineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and understanding of current events

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Anthropic · Feb 2025text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

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11

Character Voice Testconversation

Tests an AI's ability to write in distinct character voices

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Anthropic · Feb 2025text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

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12

Minimalist Landing Pageweb design

Tests an AI's ability to generate a complete, working landing page

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

Anthropic · Feb 2025website

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Deepseek · Feb 2025website

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