Key Takeaways
DeepSeek V3.2 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Better at math
- Has reasoning mode
Qwen3.5 397B A17B wins:
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Supports vision
Price Advantage
DeepSeek V3.2
Benchmark Advantage
Qwen3.5 397B A17B
Context Window
Qwen3.5 397B A17B
Speed
Qwen3.5 397B A17B
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | DeepSeek V3.2 | Qwen3.5 397B A17B | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.26 | $0.39 | DeepSeek V3.2 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.38 | $0.90 | DeepSeek V3.2 |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $0.03 | $0.45 | DeepSeek V3.2 |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, DeepSeek V3.2 is 44% cheaper overall.
DeepSeek V3.2 Providers
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Qwen3.5 397B A17B Providers
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Benchmark Comparison
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DeepSeek V3.2 Wins
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Qwen3.5 397B A17B Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | DeepSeek V3.2 | Qwen3.5 397B A17B | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 32.1 | 40.1 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 34.6 | 37.4 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 59.0 | - | - |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 83.7 | - | - |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 75.1 | 86.1 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 59.3 | - | - |
DeepSeek V3.2 shows stronger mathematical reasoning abilities.
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DeepSeek V3.2
Other models
Context & Performance
Context Window
DeepSeek V3.2
163,840
tokens
Qwen3.5 397B A17B
262,144
tokens
Qwen3.5 397B A17B has a 38% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | DeepSeek V3.2 | Qwen3.5 397B A17B | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 24.4 tok/s | 55.5 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 1.43s | 1.55s |
Qwen3.5 397B A17B responds 127% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | DeepSeek V3.2 | Qwen3.5 397B A17B |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | DeepSeek V3.2 | Qwen3.5 397B A17B |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Open Source |
| Author | Deepseek | Qwen |
| Released | Dec 2025 | Feb 2026 |
DeepSeek V3.2 Modalities
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Qwen3.5 397B A17B Modalities
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