Key Takeaways
DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Better at math
Grok 4 wins:
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Supports vision
Price Advantage
DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale
Benchmark Advantage
Grok 4
Context Window
Grok 4
Speed
Grok 4
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale | Grok 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.40 | $3.00 | DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $1.20 | $15.00 | DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $0.20 | $0.75 | DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale is 90% cheaper overall.
DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale Providers
AtlasCloud $0.40 (Cheapest)
Grok 4 Providers
Vercel $3.00 (Cheapest)
xAI $3.00 (Cheapest)
Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
2
DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale Wins
3
Grok 4 Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale | Grok 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 34.1 | 41.5 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 37.9 | 40.5 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 96.7 | 92.7 | |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 86.3 | 86.6 | - |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 87.1 | 87.7 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 89.6 | 81.9 | |
Aider Real-world code editing | - | 79.6 | - |
AIME Competition math | - | 94.3 | - |
Grok 4 wins 3 out of 8 benchmarks.
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DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale
Other models
Context & Performance
Context Window
DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale
163,840
tokens
Max output: 163,840 tokens
Grok 4
256,000
tokens
Grok 4 has a 36% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale | Grok 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 0.0 tok/s | 43.6 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 0.00s | 9.88s |
Grok 4 responds Infinity% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale | Grok 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale | Grok 4 |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Proprietary |
| Author | Deepseek | Xai |
| Released | Dec 2025 | Jul 2025 |
DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale Modalities
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Grok 4 Modalities
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