Model Comparison

DeepSeek-V3 vs Qwen3 32B

Qwen3 32B significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Qwen3 32B is 3.2x cheaper per token.

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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

2 benchmarks

DeepSeek-V3 outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Qwen3 32B is better at 2 benchmarks (AIME 2024, LiveCodeBench).

Qwen3 32B significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

Qwen3 32B costs less

For input processing, DeepSeek-V3 ($0.27/1M tokens) is 2.7x more expensive than Qwen3 32B ($0.10/1M tokens).

For output processing, DeepSeek-V3 ($1.10/1M tokens) is 3.7x more expensive than Qwen3 32B ($0.30/1M tokens).

In conclusion, DeepSeek-V3 is more expensive than Qwen3 32B.*

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

Lowest available price from all providers
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DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3
Input tokens$0.27
Output tokens$1.10
Best providerDeepSeek
Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team
Qwen3 32B
Input tokens$0.10
Output tokens$0.30
Best providerDeepinfra
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Model Size

Parameter count comparison

638.2B diff

DeepSeek-V3 has 638.2B more parameters than Qwen3 32B, making it 1945.7% larger.

DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3
671.0Bparameters
Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team
Qwen3 32B
32.8Bparameters
671.0B
DeepSeek-V3
32.8B
Qwen3 32B

Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

DeepSeek-V3 accepts 131,072 input tokens compared to Qwen3 32B's 128,000 tokens. DeepSeek-V3 can generate longer responses up to 131,072 tokens, while Qwen3 32B is limited to 128,000 tokens.

DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3
Input131,072 tokens
Output131,072 tokens
Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team
Qwen3 32B
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 Qwen3 32B uses Apache 2.0.

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

Qwen3 32B

Apache 2.0

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

DeepSeek-V3 was released on 2024-12-25, while Qwen3 32B was released on 2025-04-29.

Qwen3 32B is 4 months newer than DeepSeek-V3.

DeepSeek-V3

Dec 25, 2024

1.3 years ago

Qwen3 32B

Apr 29, 2025

1.0 years ago

4mo 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 is available from DeepSeek. Qwen3 32B is available from DeepInfra, Novita, Sambanova.

DeepSeek-V3

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

Qwen3 32B

deepinfra logo
Deepinfra
Input Price:Input: $0.10/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.30/1M
novita logo
Novita
Input Price:Input: $0.10/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.44/1M
sambanova logo
Sambanova
Input Price:Input: $0.40/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.80/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

DeepSeek
Larger context window (131,072 tokens)
Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team

Qwen3 32B

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Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team

Less expensive input tokens
Less expensive output tokens
Higher AIME 2024 score (81.4% vs 39.2%)
Higher LiveCodeBench score (65.7% vs 37.6%)

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3
Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team
Qwen3 32B

FAQ

Common questions about DeepSeek-V3 vs Qwen3 32B

Qwen3 32B significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. DeepSeek-V3 is made by DeepSeek and Qwen3 32B is made by Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.
DeepSeek-V3 scores DROP: 91.6%, CLUEWSC: 90.9%, MATH-500: 90.2%, MMLU-Redux: 89.1%, MMLU: 88.5%. Qwen3 32B scores Arena Hard: 93.8%, AIME 2024: 81.4%, LiveBench: 74.9%, MultiLF: 73.0%, AIME 2025: 72.9%.
Qwen3 32B is 2.7x cheaper for input tokens. DeepSeek-V3 costs $0.27/M input and $1.10/M output via deepseek. Qwen3 32B costs $0.10/M input and $0.30/M output via deepinfra.
DeepSeek-V3 supports 131K tokens and Qwen3 32B supports 128K tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.
Key differences include context window (131K vs 128K), input pricing ($0.27 vs $0.10/M), licensing (MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed) vs Apache 2.0). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.
DeepSeek-V3 is developed by DeepSeek and Qwen3 32B is developed by Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team.