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DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 vs Gemini 4 Argon

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 and Gemini 4 Argon are closely matched at 51.0 and 55.0 on the LLM Stats Score. DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 is 7.6x cheaper per token.

DeepSeek · Google · Updated for 2026

Which is better?

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 and Gemini 4 Argon are closely matched on the overall LLM Stats Score at 51.0 and 55.0.

In the 4 individual benchmarks reported for both models, Gemini 4 Argon wins 3; this is a narrower head-to-head signal than the composite indexes.

On price, DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 is roughly 7.6x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.

Based on current LLM Stats indexes, shared benchmarks, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.

Choose DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017

  • cost matters — it's about 7.6x cheaper per token
  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Oct 2026
  • you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune

Choose Gemini 4 Argon

  • you value its reported benchmark strengths — it wins 3 of 4 exact shared results

At a glance

The differences that matter most.

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017
DeepSeek
Gemini 4 Argon
Google
Core performance indexes
LLM Stats Score
51.0
#15
55.0
#4
Reasoning
48.6
#18
53.0
#6
Coding
39.1
#15
42.4
#8
Agents
38.6
#9
41.1
#4
Cost, coverage & limits
Benchmark wins
1 of 4
3 of 4
Input price
$0.30 / M
$2.00 / M
Output price
$1.20 / M
$10.00 / M
Context window
1,048,576
1,048,576

Capability indexes

Additional strengths measured across groups of related public benchmarks

3 shared
Index
DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017
Gemini 4 Argon
Vision
32.2#26
37.1#8
Tool use
30.9#7
31.8#4
Multimodal
35.0#14
37.2#7
Conservative TrueSkill rating · higher is betterHow scores work

Individual benchmarks

11 reported for DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 · 19 for Gemini 4 Argon

4 shared

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 outperforms in 1 benchmarks (AutomationBench), while Gemini 4 Argon is better at 3 benchmarks (Agents' Last Exam, DeepSWE 1.1, Terminal-Bench 4.0).

Gemini 4 Argon shows notably better performance in the majority of benchmarks.

Mon Oct 19 2026 • llm-stats.com

Human preference

Blind head-to-head votes and playground preference scores

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 costs less

For input processing, DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 ($0.30/1M tokens) is 6.7x cheaper than Gemini 4 Argon ($2.00/1M tokens).

For output processing, DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 ($1.20/1M tokens) is 8.3x cheaper than Gemini 4 Argon ($10.00/1M tokens).

In conclusion, Gemini 4 Argon is more expensive than DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017.*

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

Lowest available price from all providers
Mon Oct 19 2026 • llm-stats.com
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017
Input tokens$0.30
Output tokens$1.20
Best providerDeepSeek
Google
Gemini 4 Argon
Input tokens$2.00
Output tokens$10.00
Best providerGoogle
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Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Both models have the same input context window of 1,048,576 tokens. Gemini 4 Argon can generate longer responses up to 1,048,576 tokens, while DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 is limited to 393,216 tokens.

DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017
Input1,048,576 tokens
Output393,216 tokens
Google
Gemini 4 Argon
Input1,048,576 tokens
Output1,048,576 tokens
Mon Oct 19 2026 • llm-stats.com

Input capabilities

Documented input modalities across available providers

Both DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 and Gemini 4 Argon support multimodal inputs.

They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Gemini 4 Argon

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 is licensed under MIT, while Gemini 4 Argon uses a proprietary license.

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

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017

MIT

Open weights

Gemini 4 Argon

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 was released on 2026-10-17, while Gemini 4 Argon was released on 2026-09-30.

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 is 1 month newer than Gemini 4 Argon.

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017

Oct 17, 2026

2 days ago

2w newer
Gemini 4 Argon

Sep 30, 2026

2 weeks 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-V4.1-Flash-1017 is available from DeepSeek. Gemini 4 Argon is available from Google.

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017

deepseek logo
DeepSeek
Input Price:Input: $0.30/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.20/1M

Gemini 4 Argon

google logo
Google
Input Price:Input: $2.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $10.00/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Judge for yourself.

Run your own prompts against DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 and Gemini 4 Argon side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017
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FAQ

Common questions about DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 vs Gemini 4 Argon.

Which is better, DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 or Gemini 4 Argon?

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 and Gemini 4 Argon are closely matched on the LLM Stats Score at 51.0 and 55.0. DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 is made by DeepSeek and Gemini 4 Argon is made by Google. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their capability indexes, individual benchmarks, pricing, and limits above.

How does DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 compare to Gemini 4 Argon in benchmarks?

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 scores BabyVision: 92.5%, Chartography: 83.0%, DeepSWE 1.1: 77.0%, NL2Repo: 68.2%, AutomationBench: 60.5%. Gemini 4 Argon scores Graphwalks BFS <128k: 99.7%, Vibe Code Bench: 91.9%, LVBench: 91.7%, LABBench2: 88.8%, Graphwalks BFS >128k: 84.2%.

Is DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 cheaper than Gemini 4 Argon?

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 is 6.7x cheaper for input tokens. DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 costs $0.30/M input and $1.20/M output via deepseek. Gemini 4 Argon costs $2.00/M input and $10.00/M output via google.

What are the context window sizes for DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 and Gemini 4 Argon?

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 supports 1.0M tokens and Gemini 4 Argon supports 1.0M tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 and Gemini 4 Argon?

Key differences include LLM Stats Score (51.0 vs 55.0), input pricing ($0.30 vs $2.00/M), licensing (MIT vs Proprietary). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 and Gemini 4 Argon?

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 is developed by DeepSeek and Gemini 4 Argon is developed by Google.

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