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Best LLM for High-Volume Inference Cost

High-volume inference magnifies tiny per-token gaps. Compare DeepSeek Chat, GPT-4o mini, and Claude Sonnet under chatbot-scale RPS before you pick a default.

  • At 10+ RPS, monthly deltas become budget-line items.
  • Claude is rarely the volume default on price alone.
  • Stress-test with peak RPS, not daily averages.
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