#49
DeepSeek V4 Pro
deepseek-v4-proHelpfulness
Instruction
Following
Comprehension
Empathy
Creative
Writing
Helpfulness
0.0
Instruction Following
0.0
Comprehension
0.0
Empathy
0.0
Creative Writing
0.0
Speed
Avg 62 tok/s
Overall Assistant Score
An average score combining the 5 main categories.
88.10 pts
Rank #49
53th Percentile
0
Novice
33
Capable
66
Proficient
100
Expert
DeepSeek V4 Pro is DeepSeek's April 2026 open flagship for serious assistant work—long documents, careful instructions, and multi-step help. Our tests show excellent comprehension and instruction following, with helpfulness that stays on-brief through long chats. Empathy is a clear weak spot. Creative writing is competent for business drafts but our tests still prefer Claude—and especially the discontinued GPT-4.5—for voice; thinking-mode efficiency favors clear, on-brief prose over literary nuance. A top open pick when correctness and long context matter more than warmth.
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