DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 vs Qwen: Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B
deepseek vs qwen
On price, DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 is cheaper (blended cost is about 0.04× that of Qwen: Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B).
On capability, Qwen: Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B has the higher intelligence index (40) — better for complex reasoning.
Verdict: pick DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 on a budget, or Qwen: Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B for output quality. Full details below.
Side-by-Side Specs
| Metric | DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 | Qwen: Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B |
|---|---|---|
| Input /1M | $0.09 | $2.00 |
| Output /1M | $0.18 | $6.00 |
| Blended (3:1) | $0.11 | $3.00 |
| Context | 1.0M | 1.0M |
| Intelligence | 34 | 40 |
| Coding | 69 | 72 |
| Math | — | — |
| Speed | 120 tok/s | 40 tok/s |
| CPS Grade | A | A |
FAQ
Which is cheaper, DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 or Qwen: Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B?
On price, DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 is cheaper (blended cost is about 0.04× that of Qwen: Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B). DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423: $0.091 in / $0.182 out; Qwen: Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B: $2 in / $6 out (per 1M tokens).
Which is smarter, DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 or Qwen: Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B?
On capability, Qwen: Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B has the higher intelligence index (40) — better for complex reasoning. Coding index: DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 69 vs Qwen: Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B 72.
Which one should I choose?
Verdict: pick DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 on a budget, or Qwen: Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B for output quality. Full details below.