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Models2026-07-28 · source-backed
Refreshed across 104 evaluated models. DeepSeek-V4-Pro-Max leads open source at 0.806, a ~14-point gap wider than the general-intelligence gap those same models show. Among models within 10% of the leader, Claude Opus 4.8 is cheapest at $5.00/Mtok input with 0.886, which is the practical price/performance pick for agent loops where you can't afford top tier on every call. (LLM Stats)
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DeepSeek uses Cambricon / Shared entities / Shared topic / Earlier coverage
Linked by a graph relationship (DeepSeek uses Cambricon); both cover Claude Opus, DeepSeek, SWE, Verified; overlapping topics (claude, model).
Claude Opus built by Anthropic / Shared entities / Shared topic / Earlier coverage
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DeepSeek released DeepSeek V4 / Shared entities / Same source domain / Shared topic / Earlier coverage / Tension
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Claude Opus built by Anthropic / Shared entities / Shared topic / Earlier coverage / Tension
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Cursor supports Claude Opus / Shared entities / Shared topic / Earlier coverage
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Claude Opus built by Anthropic / Shared entities / Shared topic / Earlier coverage
Linked by a graph relationship (Claude Opus built by Anthropic); both cover Claude Opus, DeepSeek, SWE; overlapping topics (claude, model).
DeepSeek criticizes Claude / Shared entities / Shared topic / Earlier coverage
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Claude Opus built by Anthropic / Shared entities / Earlier coverage / Tension
Linked by a graph relationship (Claude Opus built by Anthropic); both cover Claude Opus, DeepSeek, SWE; earlier Claude Opus coverage from 2026-04-20.