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DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 (max) vs Gemini 4 Argon (low)

The average score is effectively tied at 8.2 vs 8.2. Gemini 4 Argon (low) has the lower benchmark cost at $0.438 vs $0.757. Gemini 4 Argon (low) is faster at 5.72s vs 78.20s, with pass rates of 76.8% vs 79.7%.

Last updated at: 2026-10-19

Compared models

Rank
#100
Total Output Tokens
1,170,181
Response Time (avg)
78.20s
Total Cost
$0.757
Rank
#99
Total Output Tokens
6,097
Response Time (avg)
5.72s
Total Cost
$0.438
Recommended model Gemini 4 Argon (low)

It has the best score here (8.2), while costing about 1.7x less than DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 (max).

Detailed comparison

Metric DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 max Release: 2026-10-18 Gemini 4 Argon Gemini 4 Argon low Release: 2026-10-13
Score 8.2 8.2
Rank #100 #99
Reliability 10.0 9.8
Consistency 8.2 7.9
Attempts 69/69 69/69
Tests Correct
Attempt pass rate 76.8% 79.7%
Flaky tests 5 6
Total Runs 69 69
Cost per result 5.041 2.916
Total Cost $0.757 $0.438
Input Price $0.150 / 1M $2.000 / 1M
Output Price $0.600 / 1M $10.000 / 1M
Cache Read Price $0.003 / 1M $0.100 / 1M
Cache Write Price N/A $0.188 / 1M
Total Input Tokens 360,065 188,162
Output Tokens 7,711 6,097
Reasoning Tokens 1,162,470 0
Response Time (avg) 78.20s 5.72s
Response Time (max) 605.14s 60.87s
Response Time (total) 1798.65s 131.67s
Parameters ~748B total (~16B active) ~1.2T total (~20B active)
Availability Open source Closed

Cache prices apply to input tokens. Reads reuse cached prompts; writes store them and can cost extra. Output tokens use the output price.

Model generation showcase

Hamster playing table tennis

Prompt: Create a detailed SVG illustration of a hamster playing table tennis.

#100 DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017

max
Cost
$0.018
Time
135.0s
Tokens
35,163 tok

#99 Gemini 4 Argon

low
Cost
$0.064
Time
52.8s
Tokens
6,454 tok

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Score vs Total Output Tokens

Category Breakdown

Coding Score Consistency Attempt pass rate Flaky tests Tests Correct Response Time (avg) Input Tokens Output Tokens Reasoning Tokens
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 5.6 4.2 66.7% 2 199.23s 7,509 111 475,423
Gemini 4 Argon 10.0 10.0 100.0% 0 2.25s 8,448 498 0

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