DeepSeek V3 0324: Intelligence, Performance & Price Analysis
Analysis of DeepSeek's DeepSeek V3 0324 and comparison to other AI models across key metrics including quality, price, performance (tokens per second & time to first token), context window & more. Click on any model to compare API providers for that model. For more details including relating to our methodology, see our FAQs.
This model is an updated version of DeepSeek V3 and was launched on 24 March 2025 as DeepSeek-V3-0324. It is architecturally identical to the original December 2024 version of DeepSeek V3.
DeepSeek has launched a newer model, DeepSeek V3.1. We suggest considering this model instead of DeepSeek V3 0324. See the following pages for a comparison of DeepSeek V3.1 to other models and DeepSeek V3.1 API provider benchmarks.
Comparison Summary
Intelligence:
DeepSeek V3 0324 is of higher intelligence compared to average, with Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index of 41.
Price:DeepSeek V3 0324 is cheaper compared to average with a price of $0.48 per 1M Tokens (blended 3:1).
DeepSeek V3 0324 Input token price: $0.27, Output token price: $1.10 per 1M Tokens.
Speed:DeepSeek V3 0324 Input token price: $0.27, Output token price: $1.10 per 1M Tokens.
DeepSeek V3 0324 is slower compared to average, with a output speed of 20.8 tokens per second.
Latency:DeepSeek V3 0324 has a lower latency compared to average, taking 2.92s to receive the first token (TTFT).
Context Window:DeepSeek V3 0324 has a smaller context windows than average, with a context window of 130k tokens.
Highlights
Intelligence
Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index; Higher is better
Speed
Output Tokens per Second; Higher is better
Price
USD per 1M Tokens; Lower is better
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DeepSeek V3 0324 Model Details
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