Key Takeaways
DeepSeek V3.2 wins:
- Cheaper output tokens
- Larger context window
- Better at coding
Grok 3 Mini wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Faster response time
- Better at math
Price Advantage
DeepSeek V3.2
Benchmark Advantage
DeepSeek V3.2
Context Window
DeepSeek V3.2
Speed
Grok 3 Mini
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | DeepSeek V3.2 | Grok 3 Mini | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.26 | $0.25 | Grok 3 Mini |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.38 | $0.50 | DeepSeek V3.2 |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $0.03 | $0.07 | DeepSeek V3.2 |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, DeepSeek V3.2 is 7% cheaper overall.
DeepSeek V3.2 Providers
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Grok 3 Mini Providers
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Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
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DeepSeek V3.2 Wins
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Grok 3 Mini Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | DeepSeek V3.2 | Grok 3 Mini | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 32.1 | 32.1 | - |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 34.6 | 25.2 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 59.0 | 84.7 | |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 83.7 | 82.8 | |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 75.1 | 79.1 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 59.3 | 69.6 | |
AIME Competition math | - | 93.3 | - |
DeepSeek V3.2 significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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DeepSeek V3.2
Other models
Context & Performance
Context Window
DeepSeek V3.2
163,840
tokens
Grok 3 Mini
131,072
tokens
DeepSeek V3.2 has a 20% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | DeepSeek V3.2 | Grok 3 Mini | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 24.4 tok/s | 196.6 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 1.43s | 0.47s |
Grok 3 Mini responds 705% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | DeepSeek V3.2 | Grok 3 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
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| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | DeepSeek V3.2 | Grok 3 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Proprietary |
| Author | Deepseek | Xai |
| Released | Dec 2025 | Jun 2025 |
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Grok 3 Mini Modalities
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