AI model comparison
Compare recorded price, context, output limits, speed, latency, capabilities, and input/output support. Every missing value stays visible, and unsourced benchmarks are excluded.
This DeepSeek V3 vs Grok 4 1 Fast Reasoning comparison is designed for teams choosing between two production model records, not for declaring a universal winner. DeepSeek V3 by Deepinfra via Requesty currently records 128K context, 8.2K maximum output, $0.85 input per 1M tokens, $0.90 output per 1M tokens. Grok 4 1 Fast Reasoning by Xai via Requesty records 2M context, 30K maximum output, $0.20 input per 1M tokens, $0.50 output per 1M tokens. The tables below separate documented capabilities, commercial limits, directory measurements, and source-linked benchmark evidence so you can see where the data is complete and where independent testing is still required.
Deepinfra via Requesty
DeepSeek-V3, a strong Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) language model with 671B total parameters with 37B activated for each token. To achieve efficient inference and cost-effective training, DeepSeek-V3 adopts Multi-head Latent Attention (MLA) and DeepSeekMoE architectures.
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Xai via Requesty
A frontier multimodal model optimized specifically for high-performance agentic tool calling.
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At a glance
This is a directional summary of the values recorded in this directory—not a universal quality verdict. Test the finalists on your own prompts before committing.
Where DeepSeek V3 leads in recorded data
No complete recorded factor currently favors this model. That does not establish lower real-world quality.
Where Grok 4 1 Fast Reasoning leads in recorded data
Context capacity
Higher listed limit
DeepSeek V3:128K
Grok 4 1 Fast Reasoning:2M
Grok 4 1 Fast Reasoning
Maximum output
Higher listed limit
DeepSeek V3:8.2K
Grok 4 1 Fast Reasoning:30K
Grok 4 1 Fast Reasoning
Input price
Lower recorded price
DeepSeek V3:$0.85
Grok 4 1 Fast Reasoning:$0.20
Grok 4 1 Fast Reasoning
Output price
Lower recorded price
DeepSeek V3:$0.90
Grok 4 1 Fast Reasoning:$0.50
Grok 4 1 Fast Reasoning
Output speed
Higher recorded throughput
DeepSeek V3:—
Grok 4 1 Fast Reasoning:—
No complete comparison
Time to first token
Lower recorded latency
DeepSeek V3:—
Grok 4 1 Fast Reasoning:—
No complete comparison
Intelligence Index
Higher directory index
DeepSeek V3:—
Grok 4 1 Fast Reasoning:—
No complete comparison
Evidence
A score appears only when both records include a verified source. It is not treated as a universal ranking.
Specifications
| Specification | DeepSeek V3 | Grok 4 1 Fast Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Deepinfra via Requesty | Xai via Requesty |
| Model family | — | — |
| Accepted inputs | text | text, image |
| Produced outputs | text | text |
| Context window | 128K | 2MRecorded lead |
| Max output | 8.2K | 30KRecorded lead |
| Intelligence Index | — | — |
| Input price / 1M | $0.85 | $0.20Recorded lead |
| Output price / 1M | $0.90 | $0.50Recorded lead |
| Output speed | — | — |
| Time to first token | — | — |
| Reasoning mode | Not documented | Documented |
| Tool calling | Documented | Documented |
| Image input | Not documented | Documented |
| Audio input | Not documented | Not documented |
| Structured output | Documented | Documented |
| License | Not documented | Not documented |
| Released | Not documented | Nov 19, 2025 |
Workload guidance
DeepSeek V3 has no complete recorded factor that establishes a lead. Grok 4 1 Fast Reasoning currently leads on larger context, larger maximum output, lower recorded input price, lower recorded output price. Choose according to the constraints that matter to your workload, then run the same representative prompts against both models before making a production commitment. Neither the larger number nor the lower price is automatically the better choice: prompt quality, tool reliability, modality support, rate limits, data policy, and provider implementation can change the result. Use this page to build a shortlist, confirm current terms in the linked sources, and validate quality, latency, and cost with your own traffic.
Provenance
Prices and hosted performance can change. SyncDev records source references and clearly separates documented specifications from measured values; confirm commercial terms with the provider before deployment.
DeepSeek V3
Deepinfra via Requesty · model record and recorded source
Grok 4 1 Fast Reasoning
Xai via Requesty · model record and recorded source
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