DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 (Non-reasoning) vs Step 3.5 Flash
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 (Non-reasoning) vs Step 3.5 Flash. A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.
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.
| Metric | DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 (Non-reasoning) | Step 3.5 Flash | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 18.5 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $310.24 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 3.92s | 22.30s | +468.9% Step 3.5 Flash is 468.9% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $0.30 / $1.20 | $0.10 / $0.30 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text |
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