DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest vs Step-3
DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest is cheaper on output tokens, while DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest offers a larger context window. Choose DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest or Step-3 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest | Step-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | DeepSeek | NanoGPT |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.05 | $0.25 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.16 | $0.65 |
| Context window | 1M | 66K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | No |
| Released | — | Jul 2025 |
| LiveBench score | 67.7 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1351 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | — | 1176 |
FAQ
Is DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest or Step-3 cheaper?
DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest is cheaper on output tokens ($0.16 vs $0.65 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest or Step-3?
DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.