Model comparison
DeepSeek V4 Flash vs Grok 3 [Beta]
Head-to-head evidence from 0 shared benchmark results across 0 categories. Overall scores shown here use the public BenchAlign v5 ranking lane.
Public leaderboard positions: DeepSeek V4 Flash #61 (Estimated); Grok 3 [Beta] #171 (Supported). Intervals and evidence labels describe ranking uncertainty, not a guarantee for a specific workload.
Evidence parity. DeepSeek V4 Flash and Grok 3 [Beta] share 0 comparable benchmark results. 1 of 8 categories are comparable. 22 results are unique to DeepSeek V4 Flash; 2 to Grok 3 [Beta].
Updated July 23, 2026- Shared results
- 0
- DeepSeek V4 Flash only
- 22
- Grok 3 [Beta] only
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- Comparable categories
- 1 / 8
Pick DeepSeek V4 Flash if you want the stronger benchmark profile. Grok 3 [Beta] only becomes the better choice if its workflow or ecosystem matters more than the raw scoreboard.
Confidence note. This is a partial-evidence comparison with 0 shared benchmark results across 0 evidence categories; 1 of 8 categories currently have scoreable aggregates for both models. Treat the verdict as directional until coverage is more balanced.
Why this result
DeepSeek V4 Flash is clearly ahead on the BenchAlign aggregate, 58.88 to 40.43. The gap is large enough that you do not need to squint at the spreadsheet to see the difference.
DeepSeek V4 Flash's sharpest advantage is in mathematics, where it averages 40.8 against 2.8.
DeepSeek V4 Flash gives you the larger context window at 1M, compared with 128K for Grok 3 [Beta].
Operational comparison
Runtime and commercial metrics are compared only when both models have a complete sourced value.
| Metric | DeepSeek V4 Flash | Grok 3 [Beta] | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input / output priceUSD per 1M tokens | DeepSeek V4 Flash$0.14 input / $0.28 output | Grok 3 [Beta]Not available | A complete price comparison is not available. |
| Generation speedtokens per second | DeepSeek V4 FlashNot available | Grok 3 [Beta]Not available | A complete speed comparison is not available. |
| First-answer latencyseconds to first token | DeepSeek V4 FlashNot available | Grok 3 [Beta]Not available | A complete latency comparison is not available. |
| Context windowmaximum listed tokens | DeepSeek V4 Flash1M | Grok 3 [Beta]128K | DeepSeek V4 Flash lists the larger context window. |
Benchmark Deep Dive
Agentic5 benchmarks
Coding4 benchmarks
Reasoning2 benchmarks
Knowledge6 benchmarks
MathDeepSeek V4 Flash wins6 benchmarks
| Benchmark | DeepSeek V4 Flash | Grok 3 [Beta] | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMMT Feb 2026Source | 40.8% | — | Not comparable |
| IMOAnswerBenchSource | 41.9% | — | Not comparable |
| ApexSource | 1.0% | — | Not comparable |
| Apex ShortlistSource | 9.3% | — | Not comparable |
| FrontierMath v2 (Tiers 1-3)Source | — | 3.793% | Not comparable |
| FrontierMath v2 (Tier 4)Source | — | 0.000% | Not comparable |
Multimodal1 benchmarks
| Benchmark | DeepSeek V4 Flash | Grok 3 [Beta] | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design Arena WebsiteSource | 1238 | — | Not comparable |
Frequently Asked Questions (2)
Which is better, DeepSeek V4 Flash or Grok 3 [Beta]?
DeepSeek V4 Flash is ahead on BenchLM's BenchAlign leaderboard, 58.88 to 40.43.
Which is better for math, DeepSeek V4 Flash or Grok 3 [Beta]?
DeepSeek V4 Flash has the edge for math in this comparison, averaging 40.8 versus 2.8. Grok 3 [Beta] stays close enough that the answer can still flip depending on your workload.
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