DeepSeek-V3 0324 vs Phi 4 Mini Reasoning
Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.
DeepSeek · Microsoft · Updated for 2026
Which is better?
DeepSeek-V3 0324 outperforms in 1 benchmarks (GPQA), while Phi 4 Mini Reasoning is better at 1 benchmark (MATH-500). Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.
Based on current benchmark, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.
Choose DeepSeek-V3 0324
- you want predictable pricing at $0.28/M input and $1.14/M output
Choose Phi 4 Mini Reasoning
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Apr 2025
At a glance
The differences that matter most.
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
DeepSeek-V3 0324 outperforms in 1 benchmarks (GPQA), while Phi 4 Mini Reasoning is better at 1 benchmark (MATH-500).
Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Playground indexes and blind preference scores
Model Size
Parameter count comparison
DeepSeek-V3 0324 has 667.2B more parameters than Phi 4 Mini Reasoning, making it 17557.9% larger.
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Only DeepSeek-V3 0324 specifies input context (163,840 tokens). Only DeepSeek-V3 0324 specifies output context (163,840 tokens).
License
Usage and distribution terms
DeepSeek-V3 0324 is licensed under MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed), while Phi 4 Mini Reasoning uses MIT.
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed)
Open weights
MIT
Open weights
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
DeepSeek-V3 0324 was released on 2025-03-25, while Phi 4 Mini Reasoning was released on 2025-04-30.
Phi 4 Mini Reasoning is 1 month newer than DeepSeek-V3 0324.
Mar 25, 2025
1.4 years ago
Apr 30, 2025
1.3 years ago
1mo newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Phi 4 Mini Reasoning has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2025-02-01, while DeepSeek-V3 0324's cutoff date is not specified.
We can confirm Phi 4 Mini Reasoning's training data extends to 2025-02-01, but cannot make a direct comparison without DeepSeek-V3 0324's cutoff date.
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Feb 2025
Outputs Comparison
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against DeepSeek-V3 0324 and Phi 4 Mini Reasoning side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about DeepSeek-V3 0324 vs Phi 4 Mini Reasoning.