Model Comparison

DeepSeek-V3 0324 vs Grok Code Fast 1

Comparing DeepSeek-V3 0324 and Grok Code Fast 1 across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.

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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

No common benchmarks found

DeepSeek-V3 0324 and Grok Code Fast 1 don't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.

Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

DeepSeek-V3 0324 costs less

For input processing, DeepSeek-V3 0324 ($0.28/1M tokens) is 1.4x more expensive than Grok Code Fast 1 ($0.20/1M tokens).

For output processing, DeepSeek-V3 0324 ($1.14/1M tokens) is 1.3x cheaper than Grok Code Fast 1 ($1.50/1M tokens).

In conclusion, Grok Code Fast 1 is more expensive than DeepSeek-V3 0324.*

* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens

Lowest available price from all providers
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DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3 0324
Input tokens$0.28
Output tokens$1.14
Best providerNovita
xAI
Grok Code Fast 1
Input tokens$0.20
Output tokens$1.50
Best providerxAI
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Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Grok Code Fast 1 accepts 256,000 input tokens compared to DeepSeek-V3 0324's 163,840 tokens. DeepSeek-V3 0324 can generate longer responses up to 163,840 tokens, while Grok Code Fast 1 is limited to 10,000 tokens.

DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3 0324
Input163,840 tokens
Output163,840 tokens
xAI
Grok Code Fast 1
Input256,000 tokens
Output10,000 tokens
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License

Usage and distribution terms

DeepSeek-V3 0324 is licensed under MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed), while Grok Code Fast 1 uses a proprietary license.

License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.

DeepSeek-V3 0324

MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed)

Open weights

Grok Code Fast 1

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

DeepSeek-V3 0324 was released on 2025-03-25, while Grok Code Fast 1 was released on 2025-08-28.

Grok Code Fast 1 is 5 months newer than DeepSeek-V3 0324.

DeepSeek-V3 0324

Mar 25, 2025

1.2 years ago

Grok Code Fast 1

Aug 28, 2025

9 months ago

5mo newer

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.

Unable to compare the recency of their training data.

No cutoff dates available

Provider Availability

DeepSeek-V3 0324 is available from Novita. Grok Code Fast 1 is available from xAI.

DeepSeek-V3 0324

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Novita
Input Price:Input: $0.28/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.14/1M

Grok Code Fast 1

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xAI
Input Price:Input: $0.20/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.50/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

DeepSeek
Less expensive output tokens
Has open weights
xAI
Larger context window (256,000 tokens)
Less expensive input tokens

Detailed Comparison

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Feature
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3 0324
xAI
Grok Code Fast 1

FAQ

Common questions about DeepSeek-V3 0324 vs Grok Code Fast 1.

Which is better, DeepSeek-V3 0324 or Grok Code Fast 1?

DeepSeek-V3 0324 (DeepSeek) and Grok Code Fast 1 (xAI) each have strengths in different areas. Compare their benchmark scores, pricing, context windows, and capabilities above to determine which fits your needs.

How does DeepSeek-V3 0324 compare to Grok Code Fast 1 in benchmarks?

DeepSeek-V3 0324 scores MATH-500: 94.0%, MMLU-Pro: 81.2%, GPQA: 68.4%, AIME 2024: 59.4%, LiveCodeBench: 49.2%. Grok Code Fast 1 scores SWE-Bench Verified: 70.8%.

Is DeepSeek-V3 0324 cheaper than Grok Code Fast 1?

Grok Code Fast 1 is 1.4x cheaper for input tokens. DeepSeek-V3 0324 costs $0.28/M input and $1.14/M output via novita. Grok Code Fast 1 costs $0.20/M input and $1.50/M output via xai.

What are the context window sizes for DeepSeek-V3 0324 and Grok Code Fast 1?

DeepSeek-V3 0324 supports 164K tokens and Grok Code Fast 1 supports 256K tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between DeepSeek-V3 0324 and Grok Code Fast 1?

Key differences include context window (164K vs 256K), input pricing ($0.28 vs $0.20/M), licensing (MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed) vs Proprietary). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes DeepSeek-V3 0324 and Grok Code Fast 1?

DeepSeek-V3 0324 is developed by DeepSeek and Grok Code Fast 1 is developed by xAI.