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DeepSeek-V3 vs Nova Micro

DeepSeek-V3 shows notably better performance in the majority of benchmarks. Nova Micro is 8.3x cheaper per token.

DeepSeek · Amazon · Updated for 2026

Which is better?

DeepSeek-V3 outperforms in 3 benchmarks (DROP, GPQA, MMLU), while Nova Micro is better at 1 benchmark (IFEval). DeepSeek-V3 shows notably better performance in the majority of benchmarks.

On price, Nova Micro is roughly 8.3x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.

DeepSeek-V3 also accepts a larger context window (131,072 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.

Based on current benchmark, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.

Choose DeepSeek-V3

  • you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 3 of 4 shared benchmarks
  • you process long inputs — it offers a 131,072 token context window
  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Dec 2024
  • you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune

Choose Nova Micro

  • cost matters — it's about 8.3x cheaper per token

At a glance

The differences that matter most.

DeepSeek-V3
DeepSeek
Nova Micro
Amazon
Benchmark wins
3 of 4
1 of 4
Input price
$0.27 / M
$0.03 / M
Output price
$1.10 / M
$0.14 / M
Context window
131,072
128,000
Released
Dec 2024
Nov 2024
License
MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed)
Proprietary

Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

4 benchmarks

DeepSeek-V3 outperforms in 3 benchmarks (DROP, GPQA, MMLU), while Nova Micro is better at 1 benchmark (IFEval).

DeepSeek-V3 shows notably better performance in the majority of benchmarks.

Wed Aug 26 2026 • llm-stats.com

Arena Performance

Playground indexes and blind preference scores

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

Nova Micro costs less

For input processing, DeepSeek-V3 ($0.27/1M tokens) is 9.0x more expensive than Nova Micro ($0.03/1M tokens).

For output processing, DeepSeek-V3 ($1.10/1M tokens) is 7.9x more expensive than Nova Micro ($0.14/1M tokens).

In conclusion, DeepSeek-V3 is more expensive than Nova Micro.*

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

Lowest available price from all providers
Wed Aug 26 2026 • llm-stats.com
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3
Input tokens$0.27
Output tokens$1.10
Best providerDeepSeek
Amazon
Nova Micro
Input tokens$0.03
Output tokens$0.14
Best providerAWS Bedrock
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Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

DeepSeek-V3 accepts 131,072 input tokens compared to Nova Micro's 128,000 tokens. DeepSeek-V3 can generate longer responses up to 131,072 tokens, while Nova Micro is limited to 128,000 tokens.

DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3
Input131,072 tokens
Output131,072 tokens
Amazon
Nova Micro
Input128,000 tokens
Output128,000 tokens
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License

Usage and distribution terms

DeepSeek-V3 is licensed under MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed), while Nova Micro uses a proprietary license.

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

DeepSeek-V3

MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed)

Open weights

Nova Micro

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

DeepSeek-V3 was released on 2024-12-25, while Nova Micro was released on 2024-11-20.

DeepSeek-V3 is 1 month newer than Nova Micro.

DeepSeek-V3

Dec 25, 2024

1.7 years ago

1mo newer
Nova Micro

Nov 20, 2024

1.8 years ago

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 is available from DeepSeek. Nova Micro is available from Bedrock.

DeepSeek-V3

deepseek logo
DeepSeek
Input Price:Input: $0.27/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.10/1M

Nova Micro

bedrock logo
AWS Bedrock
Input Price:Input: $0.03/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.14/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Judge for yourself.

Run your own prompts against DeepSeek-V3 and Nova Micro side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.

DeepSeek-V3
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FAQ

Common questions about DeepSeek-V3 vs Nova Micro.

Which is better, DeepSeek-V3 or Nova Micro?

DeepSeek-V3 shows notably better performance in the majority of benchmarks. DeepSeek-V3 is made by DeepSeek and Nova Micro is made by Amazon. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does DeepSeek-V3 compare to Nova Micro in benchmarks?

DeepSeek-V3 scores DROP: 91.6%, CLUEWSC: 90.9%, MATH-500: 90.2%, MMLU-Redux: 89.1%, MMLU: 88.5%. Nova Micro scores GSM8k: 92.3%, ARC-C: 90.2%, Translation Set1→en COMET22: 88.7%, Translation en→Set1 COMET22: 88.5%, IFEval: 87.2%.

Is DeepSeek-V3 cheaper than Nova Micro?

Nova Micro is 9.0x cheaper for input tokens. DeepSeek-V3 costs $0.27/M input and $1.10/M output via deepseek. Nova Micro costs $0.03/M input and $0.14/M output via bedrock.

What are the context window sizes for DeepSeek-V3 and Nova Micro?

DeepSeek-V3 supports 131K tokens and Nova Micro supports 128K 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 and Nova Micro?

Key differences include context window (131K vs 128K), input pricing ($0.27 vs $0.03/M), licensing (MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed) vs Proprietary). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes DeepSeek-V3 and Nova Micro?

DeepSeek-V3 is developed by DeepSeek and Nova Micro is developed by Amazon.

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