Key Takeaways
DeepSeek V3.1 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Better at math
Qwen3 Coder 480B A35B (exacto) wins:
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
Price Advantage
DeepSeek V3.1
Benchmark Advantage
DeepSeek V3.1
Context Window
Qwen3 Coder 480B A35B (exacto)
Speed
Qwen3 Coder 480B A35B (exacto)
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | DeepSeek V3.1 | Qwen3 Coder 480B A35B (exacto) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.15 | $0.22 | DeepSeek V3.1 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.75 | $1.00 | DeepSeek V3.1 |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | N/A | $0.02 | Qwen3 Coder 480B A35B (exacto) |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, DeepSeek V3.1 is 28% cheaper overall.
DeepSeek V3.1 Providers
Chutes $0.20 (Cheapest)
DeepInfra $0.21
SiliconFlow $0.27
Novita $0.27
AtlasCloud $0.30
Qwen3 Coder 480B A35B (exacto) Providers
DeepInfra $0.22 (Cheapest)
Google $0.22 (Cheapest)
SiliconFlow $0.25
Novita $0.30
Vercel $0.40
Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
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DeepSeek V3.1 Wins
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Qwen3 Coder 480B A35B (exacto) Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | DeepSeek V3.1 | Qwen3 Coder 480B A35B (exacto) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 28.1 | 24.8 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 28.4 | 24.6 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 49.7 | 39.3 | |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 83.3 | 78.8 | |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 73.5 | 61.8 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 57.7 | 58.5 | |
AIME Competition math | - | 47.7 | - |
DeepSeek V3.1 shows stronger mathematical reasoning abilities.
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DeepSeek V3.1
Other models
Context & Performance
Context Window
DeepSeek V3.1
32,768
tokens
Max output: 7,168 tokens
Qwen3 Coder 480B A35B (exacto)
262,144
tokens
Qwen3 Coder 480B A35B (exacto) has a 88% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | DeepSeek V3.1 | Qwen3 Coder 480B A35B (exacto) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 0.0 tok/s | 39.3 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 0.00s | 1.63s |
Qwen3 Coder 480B A35B (exacto) responds Infinity% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | DeepSeek V3.1 | Qwen3 Coder 480B A35B (exacto) |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | DeepSeek V3.1 | Qwen3 Coder 480B A35B (exacto) |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Open Source |
| Author | Deepseek | Qwen |
| Released | Aug 2025 | Jul 2025 |
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Qwen3 Coder 480B A35B (exacto) Modalities
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