Model Comparison
DeepSeek-V3 0324 vs GPT-4.1Which is better in 2026?
DeepSeek-V3 0324 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. DeepSeek-V3 0324 is 7.1x cheaper per token.
Verdict: DeepSeek-V3 0324 vs GPT-4.1 — which is better?
DeepSeek-V3 0324 (by DeepSeek) and GPT-4.1 (by OpenAI) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.
DeepSeek-V3 0324 outperforms in 2 benchmarks (AIME 2024, GPQA), while GPT-4.1 is better at 0 benchmarks. DeepSeek-V3 0324 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
On price, DeepSeek-V3 0324 is roughly 7.1x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
GPT-4.1 also accepts a larger context window (1,047,576 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Choose DeepSeek-V3 0324 if…
- you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 2 of 2 shared benchmarks
- cost matters — it's about 7.1x cheaper per token
- you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune
Choose GPT-4.1 if…
- you process long inputs — it offers a 1,047,576 token context window
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Apr 2025
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
DeepSeek-V3 0324 outperforms in 2 benchmarks (AIME 2024, GPQA), while GPT-4.1 is better at 0 benchmarks.
DeepSeek-V3 0324 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, DeepSeek-V3 0324 ($0.28/1M tokens) is 7.1x cheaper than GPT-4.1 ($2.00/1M tokens).
For output processing, DeepSeek-V3 0324 ($1.14/1M tokens) is 7.0x cheaper than GPT-4.1 ($8.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, GPT-4.1 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
GPT-4.1 accepts 1,047,576 input tokens compared to DeepSeek-V3 0324's 163,840 tokens. DeepSeek-V3 0324 can generate longer responses up to 163,840 tokens, while GPT-4.1 is limited to 32,768 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
GPT-4.1 supports multimodal inputs, whereas DeepSeek-V3 0324 does not.
GPT-4.1 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
DeepSeek-V3 0324 is licensed under MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed), while GPT-4.1 uses a proprietary license.
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed)
Open weights
Proprietary
Closed source
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
DeepSeek-V3 0324 was released on 2025-03-25, while GPT-4.1 was released on 2025-04-14.
GPT-4.1 is 1 month newer than DeepSeek-V3 0324.
Mar 25, 2025
1.3 years ago
Apr 14, 2025
1.3 years ago
2w newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
GPT-4.1 has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2024-06-01, while DeepSeek-V3 0324's cutoff date is not specified.
We can confirm GPT-4.1's training data extends to 2024-06-01, but cannot make a direct comparison without DeepSeek-V3 0324's cutoff date.
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Jun 2024
Provider Availability
DeepSeek-V3 0324 is available from Novita. GPT-4.1 is available from OpenAI.
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GPT-4.1
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
DeepSeek-V3 0324
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GPT-4.1
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Interactive Arena
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against DeepSeek-V3 0324 and GPT-4.1 side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
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FAQ
Common questions about DeepSeek-V3 0324 vs GPT-4.1.