Model Comparison
Gemini 3.8 Flash (high)
vs. V4.1 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort)
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Google, DeepSeek
Recommended Pick
Strongest on: Value, Input price, Output price
Best Value
V4.1 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort)
100.0 value score
39.5 reasoning / $0.52/1M
Lowest Price
V4.1 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort)
$0.30/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Gemini 3.8 Flash (high)
41.2 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
Gemini 3.8 Flash (high)
76.3 coding index
Differences That Matter
Best value
V4.1 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort) has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
V4.1 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort) is 2.5x cheaper on input tokens than Gemini 3.8 Flash (high).
Speed gap
Gemini 3.8 Flash (high) generates about 1.2x as many tokens per second as V4.1 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort).
Reasoning gap
Gemini 3.8 Flash (high) leads V4.1 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort) by 1.7 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
V4.1 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort) wins 6 measurable categories, including Value, Input price, Output price, Blended price.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
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V4.1 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort)
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Go Gemini 3.8 Flash (high) | Top Pick De V4.1 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.75/1M | $0.30/1M |
| Output Cost | $3.75/1M | $1.20/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $1.50/1M | $0.52/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | DeepSeek | |
| Release Date | Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 261.3 tok/s | 217.1 tok/s |
| TTFT | 12140ms | 1130ms |
| Latency | 12140ms | 10350ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 36.5 | 100.0 |
| Reasoning Score | 41.2 | 39.5 |
| Intelligence | 41.2 | 39.5 |
| Coding | 76.3 | — |
Key Takeaways
V4.1 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort) offers the best value at $0.30/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Gemini 3.8 Flash (high) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 41.2 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
Gemini 3.8 Flash (high) reaches a 76.3 coding index,making it the top choice for software development and code generation tasks.
All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens,suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.
When to Choose Each Model
Gemini 3.8 Flash (high)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
- Code generation
- Software development
V4.1 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing