DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 vs Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash
deepseek vs google
On price, DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 is cheaper (blended cost is about 0.16× that of Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash).
On capability, DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 has the higher intelligence index (45) — better for complex reasoning.
Verdict: pick DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 on a budget, or DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 for output quality. Full details below.
Side-by-Side Specs
| Metric | DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 | Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Input /1M | $0.15 | $0.82 |
| Output /1M | $0.60 | $4.13 |
| Blended (3:1) | $0.26 | $1.65 |
| Context | 1.0M | 1.0M |
| Intelligence | 45 | 41 |
| Coding | — | 76 |
| Math | — | — |
| Speed | 186 tok/s | 127 tok/s |
| CPS Grade | A | A |
FAQ
Which is cheaper, DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 or Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash?
On price, DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 is cheaper (blended cost is about 0.16× that of Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash). DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017: $0.15 in / $0.6 out; Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash: $0.825 in / $4.125 out (per 1M tokens).
Which is smarter, DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 or Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash?
On capability, DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 has the higher intelligence index (45) — better for complex reasoning. Coding index: DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 — vs Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash 76.
Which one should I choose?
Verdict: pick DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 on a budget, or DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 for output quality. Full details below.