DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash vs Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber
DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash and Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber are closely matched at 51.8 and 41.1 on the LLM Stats Score.
DeepSeek · Google · Updated for 2026
Which is better?
DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash and Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber are closely matched on the overall LLM Stats Score at 51.8 and 41.1.
In the 1 individual benchmarks reported for both models, DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash wins 1; this is a narrower head-to-head signal than the composite indexes.
Based on current LLM Stats indexes, shared benchmarks, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.
Choose DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash
- you value its reported benchmark strengths — it wins 1 of 1 exact shared results
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Sep 2026
- you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune
Choose Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber
- you are already invested in the Google ecosystem
At a glance
The differences that matter most.
Individual benchmarks
20 reported for DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash · 4 for Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber
DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash outperforms in 1 benchmarks (CyberGym), while Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber is better at 0 benchmarks.
DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Human preference
Blind head-to-head votes and playground preference scores
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Only DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash specifies input context (1,040,000 tokens). Only DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash specifies output context (393,216 tokens).
Input capabilities
Documented input modalities across available providers
DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash supports multimodal inputs, whereas Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber does not.
DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash
Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber
License
Usage and distribution terms
DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash is licensed under MIT, while Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber 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-V4.1-Flash was released on 2026-09-10, while Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber was released on 2026-09-02.
DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash is 0 month newer than Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber.
Sep 10, 2026
0 days ago
1w newerSep 2, 2026
1 weeks ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Outputs Comparison
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash and Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash vs Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber.