Model Comparison
DeepSeek-V3.1 vs GPT-5.2 Pro
GPT-5.2 Pro significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. DeepSeek-V3.1 is 127.6x cheaper per token.
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
DeepSeek-V3.1 outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while GPT-5.2 Pro is better at 5 benchmarks (AIME 2025, BrowseComp, GPQA, HMMT 2025, Humanity's Last Exam).
GPT-5.2 Pro significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, DeepSeek-V3.1 ($0.27/1M tokens) is 77.8x cheaper than GPT-5.2 Pro ($21.00/1M tokens).
For output processing, DeepSeek-V3.1 ($1.00/1M tokens) is 168.0x cheaper than GPT-5.2 Pro ($168.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, GPT-5.2 Pro is more expensive than DeepSeek-V3.1.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
GPT-5.2 Pro accepts 400,000 input tokens compared to DeepSeek-V3.1's 163,840 tokens. DeepSeek-V3.1 can generate longer responses up to 163,840 tokens, while GPT-5.2 Pro is limited to 128,000 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
GPT-5.2 Pro supports multimodal inputs, whereas DeepSeek-V3.1 does not.
GPT-5.2 Pro can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
DeepSeek-V3.1
GPT-5.2 Pro
License
Usage and distribution terms
DeepSeek-V3.1 is licensed under MIT, while GPT-5.2 Pro uses a proprietary license.
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
MIT
Open weights
Proprietary
Closed source
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
DeepSeek-V3.1 was released on 2025-01-10, while GPT-5.2 Pro was released on 2025-12-11.
GPT-5.2 Pro is 11 months newer than DeepSeek-V3.1.
Jan 10, 2025
1.3 years ago
Dec 11, 2025
4 months ago
11mo newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Provider Availability
DeepSeek-V3.1 is available from DeepInfra, Novita. GPT-5.2 Pro is available from OpenAI.
DeepSeek-V3.1
GPT-5.2 Pro
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
DeepSeek-V3.1
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GPT-5.2 Pro
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Detailed Comparison
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FAQ
Common questions about DeepSeek-V3.1 vs GPT-5.2 Pro