DeepSeek R1 vs Gemini 3.5 Flash
DeepSeek R1 leads in 4 of 8 categories
Arena ELO
DeepSeek R1
Cheaper
DeepSeek R1
Faster
DeepSeek R1
Detailed Comparison
| Category | DeepSeek R1 | Gemini 3.5 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | DeepSeek | |
| Context Window | 128K | 1M WIN |
| Input Price ($/1M) | $0.55 WIN | $1.5 |
| Output Price ($/1M) | $2.19 WIN | $9 |
| Arena ELO | 1310 WIN | N/A |
| Coding | unknown | N/A |
| Reasoning | #1 Math & Coding Arena | N/A |
| Speed (tokens/sec) | ~45 t/s WIN | N/A |
| Open Source | Yes | No |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, DeepSeek R1 or Gemini 3.5 Flash?
DeepSeek R1 is approximately 74% cheaper than Gemini 3.5 Flash per million tokens.
Which is better for coding, DeepSeek R1 or Gemini 3.5 Flash?
DeepSeek R1 scores unknown on coding benchmarks, while Gemini 3.5 Flash scores N/A.
Which has a larger context window?
DeepSeek R1 supports 128K context, while Gemini 3.5 Flash supports 1M.
Is DeepSeek R1 or Gemini 3.5 Flash open source?
DeepSeek R1 is open source. Gemini 3.5 Flash is proprietary.
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