Model Comparison

Gemini 3.8 Flash (high)
vs. V4.1 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort)

Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Google, DeepSeek

Recommended Pick

DeepSeek logoV4.1 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort)6 metric wins

Strongest on: Value, Input price, Output price

Best Value

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V4.1 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort)

100.0 value score

39.5 reasoning / $0.52/1M

Lowest Price

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V4.1 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort)

$0.30/1M input price

Best Reasoning

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Gemini 3.8 Flash (high)

41.2 reasoning score

Blends available reasoning benchmarks

Best for Coding

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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.

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Full Comparison

Metric
Google logoGemini 3.8 Flash (high)
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Top Pick
DeepSeek logoV4.1 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort)
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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
OrganizationGoogleDeepSeek
Release DateSep 2, 2026Sep 10, 2026
Performance & Speed
Throughput261.3 tok/s217.1 tok/s
TTFT12140ms1130ms
Latency12140ms10350ms
Composite Indices
Value Score36.5100.0
Reasoning Score41.239.5
Intelligence41.239.5
Coding76.3

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

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Gemini 3.8 Flash (high)

  • Complex reasoning tasks
  • Research & analysis
  • Code generation
  • Software development
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V4.1 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort)

  • Cost-sensitive applications
  • High-volume processing