Model Comparison
Gemini 3 Flash vs DeepSeek-V3 0324
Gemini 3 Flash significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. DeepSeek-V3 0324 is 2.3x cheaper per token.
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
Gemini 3 Flash outperforms in 1 benchmarks (GPQA), while DeepSeek-V3 0324 is better at 0 benchmarks.
Gemini 3 Flash significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, Gemini 3 Flash ($0.50/1M tokens) is 1.8x more expensive than DeepSeek-V3 0324 ($0.28/1M tokens).
For output processing, Gemini 3 Flash ($3.00/1M tokens) is 2.6x more expensive than DeepSeek-V3 0324 ($1.14/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Gemini 3 Flash is more expensive than DeepSeek-V3 0324.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Gemini 3 Flash accepts 1,000,000 input tokens compared to DeepSeek-V3 0324's 163,840 tokens. DeepSeek-V3 0324 can generate longer responses up to 163,840 tokens, while Gemini 3 Flash is limited to 65,536 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Gemini 3 Flash supports multimodal inputs, whereas DeepSeek-V3 0324 does not.
Gemini 3 Flash can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
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License
Usage and distribution terms
Gemini 3 Flash is licensed under a proprietary license, while DeepSeek-V3 0324 uses MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed).
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
Proprietary
Closed source
MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed)
Open weights
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
Gemini 3 Flash was released on 2025-12-17, while DeepSeek-V3 0324 was released on 2025-03-25.
Gemini 3 Flash is 9 months newer than DeepSeek-V3 0324.
Dec 17, 2025
4 months ago
8mo newerMar 25, 2025
1.1 years ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Gemini 3 Flash has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2025-01-31, while DeepSeek-V3 0324's cutoff date is not specified.
We can confirm Gemini 3 Flash's training data extends to 2025-01-31, but cannot make a direct comparison without DeepSeek-V3 0324's cutoff date.
Jan 2025
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Provider Availability
Gemini 3 Flash is available from Google. DeepSeek-V3 0324 is available from Novita.
Gemini 3 Flash
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Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
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Detailed Comparison
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FAQ
Common questions about Gemini 3 Flash vs DeepSeek-V3 0324