This model is deprecated. We only continue performance benchmarking for the default 10k input token workload. Results for other workloads are historical and no longer updated.

DeepSeek has launched a newer model, DeepSeek V3.2 (Non-reasoning). We suggest considering it instead.

For more information, see comparison of DeepSeek V3.2 (Non-reasoning) to other models and API provider benchmarks for DeepSeek V3.2 (Non-reasoning).

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp

Open weights model

Released September 2025

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp (Non-reasoning) API Provider Benchmarking & Analysis

Model Comparison

This analysis is intended to support you in choosing the best API provider of DeepSeek V3.2 Exp (Non-reasoning) for your use-case.

Fastest

#1
Novita (FP8)Novita (FP8)
38.4 t/s

Output speed

Total 2 providers

Lowest Latency

#1
Novita (FP8)Novita (FP8)
2.76 s

Time to first token

Total 2 providers

Lowest Price

#1
DeepSeekDeepSeek
$0.12
#2
Novita (FP8)Novita (FP8)
$0.28

Blended price (per 1M tokens)

Total 2 providers

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp (Non-reasoning) is available through 2 API providers, each offering different performance characteristics and pricing. Below is a comparison of the key metrics across providers.

  • For output speed, the top providers are Novita (FP8) (38.4 t/s).
  • For latency, Novita (FP8) (2.76s) offer the lowest time to first token.
  • For pricing, DeepSeek (0.12) and Novita (FP8) (0.28) offer the lowest blended prices per 1M tokens.
  • Novita (FP8) offers the best performance with both the highest speed and lowest latency. For cost optimization, DeepSeek provides the most competitive pricing.

Highlights

Output tokens per second · Higher is better
Seconds · Lower is better
USD per 1M tokens (blended) · Lower is better

Pricing

Pricing: Cache Hit, Input, and Output

Price (USD per M Tokens) · Lower is better · 10,000 input tokens

Pricing: Blended Price

Blended at 7:2:1 (cache-input-output) · USD per 1M tokens (blended) · Lower is better

Pricing: Cache Discount

1 - (cache hit price / input price) · Higher is better

Output Speed vs. Price

Blended at 7:2:1 (cache-input-output) · Output speed: output tokens per second · USD per 1M tokens (blended)
Most attractive quadrant

Speed

Measured by Output Speed (tokens per second)

Output Speed: DeepSeek V3.2 Exp (Non-reasoning)

Output speed: output tokens per second · 10,000 input tokens

Latency vs. Output Speed

Latency: seconds to first token received · Output speed: output tokens per second · 10,000 input tokens
Most attractive quadrant

Latency

Measured by Time (seconds) to First Token

Time to First Token

Seconds to first token received · Lower is better · 10,000 input tokens

End-to-End Response Time

Seconds to output 500 tokens, calculated based on time to first token, 'thinking' time for reasoning models, and output speed

End-to-End Response Time

Seconds to output 500 tokens, including reasoning model 'thinking' time · Lower is better · 10,000 input tokens

Key Comparison Metrics & API Features

Novita logoNovita
164k
Open
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38
2.76
15.80
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DeepSeek logoDeepSeek
128k
Open
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DeepSeek V3.2 Exp (Non-reasoning) providers