Key Takeaways
DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus wins:
- Larger context window
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Faster response time
- Better at math
Price Advantage
Nemotron Nano 9B V2
Benchmark Advantage
DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus
Context Window
DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus
Speed
Nemotron Nano 9B V2
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.21 | $0.04 | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.79 | $0.16 | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $0.12 | $0.10 | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, Nemotron Nano 9B V2 is 80% cheaper overall.
DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus Providers
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Nemotron Nano 9B V2 Providers
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Benchmark Comparison
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DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus Wins
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Nemotron Nano 9B V2 Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 28.5 | 13.2 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 31.9 | 7.5 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 53.7 | 62.3 | |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 83.6 | 73.9 | |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 75.1 | 55.7 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 52.9 | 70.1 |
DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus
Other models
Context & Performance
Context Window
DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus
163,840
tokens
Nemotron Nano 9B V2
131,072
tokens
DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus has a 20% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 0.0 tok/s | 137.2 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 0.00s | 0.53s |
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 responds Infinity% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Open Source |
| Author | Deepseek | Nvidia |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Sep 2025 |
DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus Modalities
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Nemotron Nano 9B V2 Modalities
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