DeepSeek V4 Flash (Max) vs MiniCPM5-1B
Head-to-head comparison across 2benchmark categories. Overall scores shown here use BenchLM's provisional ranking lane.
Verdict
DeepSeek V4 Flash (Max) leads for most workloads.
Based on BenchLM composite scores, July 2026.
DeepSeek V4 Flash (Max)
72
MiniCPM5-1B
36
Verified leaderboard positions: DeepSeek V4 Flash (Max) #20 · MiniCPM5-1B unranked
Pick DeepSeek V4 Flash (Max) if you want the stronger benchmark profile. MiniCPM5-1B only becomes the better choice if its workflow or ecosystem matters more than the raw scoreboard.
Category Radar
Head-to-Head by Category
Category Breakdown
| Benchmark | DeepSeek V4 Flash (Max) | Δ | MiniCPM5-1B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 94.8 | ← 61.7 | 33.1 |
| Knowledge | 55.6 | ← 11.5 | 44.1 |
| Agentic | 63.8 | — | — |
| Coding | 73.7 | — | — |
| Inst. Following | — | — | 58.5 |
Operational Comparison
DeepSeek V4 Flash (Max)
MiniCPM5-1B
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Quick Verdict
Pick DeepSeek V4 Flash (Max) if you want the stronger benchmark profile. MiniCPM5-1B only becomes the better choice if its workflow or ecosystem matters more than the raw scoreboard.
DeepSeek V4 Flash (Max) is clearly ahead on the provisional aggregate, 72 to 36. The gap is large enough that you do not need to squint at the spreadsheet to see the difference.
DeepSeek V4 Flash (Max)'s sharpest advantage is in mathematics, where it averages 94.8 against 33.1. The single biggest benchmark swing on the page is HMMT Feb 2026, 94.8% to 25.8%.
DeepSeek V4 Flash (Max) gives you the larger context window at 1M, compared with 131K for MiniCPM5-1B.
Benchmark Deep Dive
Frequently Asked Questions (3)
Which is better, DeepSeek V4 Flash (Max) or MiniCPM5-1B?
DeepSeek V4 Flash (Max) is ahead on BenchLM's provisional leaderboard, 72 to 36. The biggest single separator in this matchup is HMMT Feb 2026, where the scores are 94.8% and 25.8%.
Which is better for knowledge tasks, DeepSeek V4 Flash (Max) or MiniCPM5-1B?
DeepSeek V4 Flash (Max) has the edge for knowledge tasks in this comparison, averaging 55.6 versus 44.1. Inside this category, GPQA-D is the benchmark that creates the most daylight between them.
Which is better for math, DeepSeek V4 Flash (Max) or MiniCPM5-1B?
DeepSeek V4 Flash (Max) has the edge for math in this comparison, averaging 94.8 versus 33.1. Inside this category, HMMT Feb 2026 is the benchmark that creates the most daylight between them.
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