DeepSeek V3.2 Exp (Reasoning): Intelligence, Performance & Price Analysis
Analysis of DeepSeek's DeepSeek V3.2 Exp (Reasoning) 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.
Comparison Summary
Intelligence:
DeepSeek V3.2 is of higher intelligence compared to average, with Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index of 51.
Price:DeepSeek V3.2 is cheaper compared to average with a price of $0.32 per 1M Tokens (blended 3:1).
DeepSeek V3.2 Input token price: $0.28, Output token price: $0.42 per 1M Tokens.
Speed:DeepSeek V3.2 Input token price: $0.28, Output token price: $0.42 per 1M Tokens.
DeepSeek V3.2 is slower compared to average, with a output speed of 25.5 tokens per second.
Latency:DeepSeek V3.2 has a lower latency compared to average, taking 1.16s to receive the first token (TTFT).
Context Window:DeepSeek V3.2 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 V3.2 Exp (Reasoning) Model Details
Comparisons to DeepSeek V3.2
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