Key Takeaways
DeepSeek V3.2 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Better at math
Gemini 3 Flash Preview wins:
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Supports vision
Price Advantage
DeepSeek V3.2
Benchmark Advantage
Gemini 3 Flash Preview
Context Window
Gemini 3 Flash Preview
Speed
Gemini 3 Flash Preview
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | DeepSeek V3.2 | Gemini 3 Flash Preview | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.26 | $0.50 | DeepSeek V3.2 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.38 | $3.00 | DeepSeek V3.2 |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $0.03 | $0.05 | DeepSeek V3.2 |
| Cache Write (per 1M) | N/A | $0.08 | Gemini 3 Flash Preview |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, DeepSeek V3.2 is 74% cheaper overall.
DeepSeek V3.2 Providers
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Gemini 3 Flash Preview Providers
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Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
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DeepSeek V3.2 Wins
5
Gemini 3 Flash Preview Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | DeepSeek V3.2 | Gemini 3 Flash Preview | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 32.1 | 35.0 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 34.6 | 37.8 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 59.0 | 55.7 | |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 83.7 | 88.2 | |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 75.1 | 81.2 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 59.3 | 79.7 |
Gemini 3 Flash Preview wins 5 out of 6 benchmarks.
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DeepSeek V3.2
Other models
Context & Performance
Context Window
DeepSeek V3.2
163,840
tokens
Gemini 3 Flash Preview
1,048,576
tokens
Gemini 3 Flash Preview has a 84% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | DeepSeek V3.2 | Gemini 3 Flash Preview | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 24.4 tok/s | 175.7 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 1.43s | 0.86s |
Gemini 3 Flash Preview responds 619% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | DeepSeek V3.2 | Gemini 3 Flash Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | DeepSeek V3.2 | Gemini 3 Flash Preview |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Proprietary |
| Author | Deepseek | |
| Released | Dec 2025 | Dec 2025 |
DeepSeek V3.2 Modalities
Input
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Output
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Gemini 3 Flash Preview Modalities
Input
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Output
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