DeepSeek V3.1 (Non-reasoning) vs DeepSeek V3.1 (Reasoning)

DeepSeek V3.1 (Non-reasoning) vs DeepSeek V3.1 (Reasoning). A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.

DeepSeekDeepSeek V3.1 (Non-reasoning)Not ranked · benchmark data missing
Intelligence
13.70
Total cost
-
DeepSeekDeepSeek V3.1 (Reasoning)Not ranked · benchmark data missing
Intelligence
13.50
Total cost
-
Verdict

Comparison incomplete

A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.

MetricDeepSeek V3.1 (Non-reasoning)DeepSeek V3.1 (Reasoning)Difference
Intelligence (higher is better)13.713.5−1.5% DeepSeek V3.1 (Reason… is 1.5% less intelligent
Total AA cost (lower is better)Not reportedNot reported— not comparable
End-to-end time (lower is better)6.48s23.64s+264.8% DeepSeek V3.1 (Reason… is 264.8% slower
Price per 1M tokens (in / out)$0.56 / $1.68$0.58 / $1.68
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