DeepSeek V4 Pro tops global cost-efficiency ranking after 75% price cut
DeepSeek V4 Pro now ranks as the world's best AI model for intelligence per dollar after a permanent 75% price reduction, according to Artificial Analysis. The Chinese company's API pricing dropped to US$0.0036 per 1 million cached input tokens and US$0.87 per 1 million output tokens. This cost-efficiency strategy contrasts with US competitors that offer premium models at higher prices. Amid a global compute supply crunch, the bang-for-buck metric has gained popularity over raw intelligence rankings. The move highlights how Chinese firms are competing in the global AI race through affordability rather than cutting-edge capabilities.
Key facts
- DeepSeek V4 Pro received a permanent 75% price cut.
- Artificial Analysis ranks it as the global leader for intelligence per dollar.
- API price is US$0.0036 per 1 million cached input tokens.
- API price is US$0.87 per 1 million output tokens.
- The price cut reflects a different competitive approach by Chinese AI companies.
- US counterparts offer cutting-edge models at premium prices.
- Global compute supply crunch has increased prices for advanced models.
- Bang-for-buck comparison has gained popularity recently.
Entities
Institutions
- DeepSeek
- Artificial Analysis
Locations
- China
- United States