Which AI Model is Best for Content Creation? I Tested 9 Models
Just tested 9 different AI models to turn video transcripts into blog posts. Here's what I discovered after hours of testing and comparing.
The Testing Process
I fed each model the same video transcript and prompt, asking them to create a blog post while:
Using only words from the transcript
Keeping it casual
Writing in first person (as Adrian)
Including specific formatting requirements
The Models Tested
Gemini Flash 2.0
GPT-4
DeepSeek (R1 & V3)
Claude 3
Llama 3.3
Haiku
Grok X AI
Anthropic Claude
Sonnet 3.5
The Evaluation Criteria
We scored each model on:
Title Quality (1-5)
Body Content (1-5)
Speed (seconds)
Cost (per request)
Adherence to Instructions
The Results Breakdown
Gemini Flash 2.0
Q: How much does it cost?
A: Free
Q: How did it perform?
A: Surprisingly well for a free model. Scored 4/5 on both title and body.
GPT-4
Q: What was the cost?
A: $0.05 per request
Q: How was the quality?
A: Good content but expensive compared to alternatives
DeepSeek
Q: How was the speed?
A: Very slow (2+ minutes)
Q: Was it worth the wait?
A: No, results were mediocre and sometimes failed to generate
The Clear Winner: Sonnet 3.5
Why Sonnet 3.5 stood out:
Perfect first-person perspective
Captured key details others missed
Natural, conversational tone
Fast generation (15 seconds)
Reasonable cost ($0.03)
Second Place: Gemini Flash 2.0
Impressive features:
Free to use
Quick response time
Good quality output
Perfect for beginners
Cost Comparison
From cheapest to most expensive:
Gemini Flash 2.0: Free
DeepSeek R1: $0.01
Sonnet 3.5: $0.03
GPT-4: $0.05
Speed Rankings
Fastest to slowest:
Gemini Flash 2.0 (11 seconds)
Sonnet 3.5 (15 seconds)
Llama 3.3 (17 seconds)
DeepSeek (120+ seconds)
Final Recommendations
For content creation:
Sonnet 3.5 - Best overall quality and speed
Gemini Flash 2.0 - Best free option
GPT-4 - Good but expensive
Quick Tips for Testing
Use the same prompt for fair comparison
Track response times
Compare costs per request
Check for instruction adherence
Conclusion
After testing 9 models, Sonnet 3.5 clearly stands out for content creation. While it's not the cheapest option, the quality and speed make it worth the investment.
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