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DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 vs Grok-2 Image 1212

Comparing DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 and Grok-2 Image 1212 across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.

DeepSeek · xAI · Updated for 2026

Which is better?

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 and Grok-2 Image 1212 trade strengths across price, capabilities, and technical limits. The better choice depends on the workload.

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 also accepts a larger context window (1,048,576 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-V4-Flash-0731

  • you process long inputs — it offers a 1,048,576 token context window
  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Jul 2026
  • you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune

Choose Grok-2 Image 1212

  • you are already invested in the xAI ecosystem

At a glance

The differences that matter most.

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731
DeepSeek
Grok-2 Image 1212
xAI
Benchmark wins
—
—
Input price
$0.09 / M
— / M
Output price
$0.18 / M
— / M
Context window
1,048,576
131,072
Released
Jul 2026
Dec 2024
License
MIT
Proprietary

Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

No common benchmarks found

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 and Grok-2 Image 1212don't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.

Arena Performance

Playground indexes and blind preference scores

Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to Grok-2 Image 1212's 131,072 tokens. Only DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 specifies output context (65,536 tokens).

DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731
Input1,048,576 tokens
Output65,536 tokens
xAI
Grok-2 Image 1212
Input131,072 tokens
Output- tokens
Tue Aug 25 2026 • llm-stats.com

License

Usage and distribution terms

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 is licensed under MIT, while Grok-2 Image 1212 uses a proprietary license.

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

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731

MIT

Open weights

Grok-2 Image 1212

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 was released on 2026-07-31, while Grok-2 Image 1212 was released on 2024-12-12.

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 is 20 months newer than Grok-2 Image 1212.

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731

Jul 31, 2026

3 weeks ago

1.6yr newer
Grok-2 Image 1212

Dec 12, 2024

1.7 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-V4-Flash-0731 is available from DeepInfra, Novita, Fireworks. Grok-2 Image 1212 is available from xAI.

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731

deepinfra logo
Deepinfra
Input Price:Input: $0.09/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.18/1M
novita logo
Novita
Input Price:Input: $0.14/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.28/1M
fireworks logo
Fireworks
Input Price:Input: $0.44/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.32/1M

Grok-2 Image 1212

xai logo
xAI
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Judge for yourself.

Run your own prompts against DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 and Grok-2 Image 1212 side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731
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Grok-2 Image 1212
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FAQ

Common questions about DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 vs Grok-2 Image 1212.

Which is better, DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 or Grok-2 Image 1212?

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 (DeepSeek) and Grok-2 Image 1212 (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-V4-Flash-0731 compare to Grok-2 Image 1212 in benchmarks?

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 scores Terminal-Bench 2.1: 82.7%, CyberGym: 76.7%, Toolathlon: 70.3%, DSBench-FullStack: 68.7%, DSBench-Hard: 59.6%.

What are the context window sizes for DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 and Grok-2 Image 1212?

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 supports 1.0M tokens and Grok-2 Image 1212 supports 131K tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 and Grok-2 Image 1212?

Key differences include context window (1.0M vs 131K), licensing (MIT vs Proprietary). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 and Grok-2 Image 1212?

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 is developed by DeepSeek and Grok-2 Image 1212 is developed by xAI.

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