Granite 4.2 8B vs DeepSeek V4 Flash (Runware)
Granite 4.2 8B is cheaper on output tokens, while DeepSeek V4 Flash (Runware) offers a larger context window. Choose Granite 4.2 8B or DeepSeek V4 Flash (Runware) based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Granite 4.2 8B | DeepSeek V4 Flash (Runware) |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | IBM | LLM Gateway |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.06 | $0.08 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.15 | $0.15 |
| Context window | 131K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | Yes |
| Released | — | Apr 2026 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1319 | — |
FAQ
Is Granite 4.2 8B or DeepSeek V4 Flash (Runware) cheaper?
Granite 4.2 8B is cheaper on output tokens ($0.15 vs $0.15 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Granite 4.2 8B or DeepSeek V4 Flash (Runware)?
DeepSeek V4 Flash (Runware) 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.