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DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash vs Gemini 4 Argon

Gemini 4 Argon leads the LLM Stats Score 55.1 to 50.0. DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash is 12.1x cheaper per token.

DeepSeek · Google · Updated for 2026

Which is better?

Gemini 4 Argon leads the overall LLM Stats Score 55.1 to 50.0, ranking #4 overall.

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 is roughly 12.1x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.

Gemini 4 Argon 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 LLM Stats indexes, shared benchmarks, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.

Choose DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash

  • cost matters — it's about 12.1x cheaper per token
  • you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune

Choose Gemini 4 Argon

  • overall performance matters — it scores 55.1 and ranks #4 on LLM Stats
  • your work emphasizes reasoning — it leads those capability indexes
  • you value its reported benchmark strengths — it wins 3 of 4 exact shared results
  • you process long inputs — it offers a 1,048,576 token context window
  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Sep 2026

At a glance

The differences that matter most.

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash
DeepSeek
Gemini 4 Argon
Google
Core performance indexes
LLM Stats Score
50.0
#19
55.1
#4
Reasoning
48.0
#22
53.2
#6
Coding
40.5
#10
42.5
#7
Agents
38.3
#11
41.2
#4
Cost, coverage & limits
Benchmark wins
1 of 4
3 of 4
Input price
$0.22 / M
$2.00 / M
Output price
$0.66 / M
$10.00 / M
Context window
1,040,000
1,048,576

Capability indexes

Additional strengths measured across groups of related public benchmarks

3 shared
Index
DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash
Gemini 4 Argon
Vision
30.6#37
37.2#8
Tool use
32.3#5
32.3#4
Multimodal
32.3#24
37.2#7
Conservative TrueSkill rating · higher is betterHow scores work

Individual benchmarks

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

4 shared

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash 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.

Thu Oct 22 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 costs less

For input processing, DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash ($0.22/1M tokens) is 9.1x cheaper than Gemini 4 Argon ($2.00/1M tokens).

For output processing, DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash ($0.66/1M tokens) is 15.2x cheaper than Gemini 4 Argon ($10.00/1M tokens).

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

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

Lowest available price from all providers
Thu Oct 22 2026 • llm-stats.com
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash
Input tokens$0.22
Output tokens$0.66
Best providerFireworks
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

Gemini 4 Argon accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash's 1,040,000 tokens. Gemini 4 Argon can generate longer responses up to 1,048,576 tokens, while DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash is limited to 393,216 tokens.

DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash
Input1,040,000 tokens
Output393,216 tokens
Google
Gemini 4 Argon
Input1,048,576 tokens
Output1,048,576 tokens
Thu Oct 22 2026 • llm-stats.com

Input capabilities

Documented input modalities across available providers

Both DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash 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

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Gemini 4 Argon

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash 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

MIT

Open weights

Gemini 4 Argon

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

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

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

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash

Sep 10, 2026

1 months ago

Gemini 4 Argon

Sep 30, 2026

2 weeks ago

2w 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-V4.1-Flash is available from Fireworks, DeepInfra, Novita. Gemini 4 Argon is available from Google.

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash

fireworks logo
Fireworks
Input Price:Input: $0.22/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.66/1M
deepinfra logo
Deepinfra
Input Price:Input: $0.30/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.20/1M
novita logo
Novita
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 and Gemini 4 Argon side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash
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FAQ

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

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

Gemini 4 Argon leads the LLM Stats Score 55.1 to 50.0. DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash 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 compare to Gemini 4 Argon in benchmarks?

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash scores CodeForces: 100.0%, GPQA: 90.9%, Terminal-Bench 2.1: 90.6%, BabyVision: 89.6%, CyberGym: 88.1%. 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 cheaper than Gemini 4 Argon?

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash is 9.1x cheaper for input tokens. DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash costs $0.22/M input and $0.66/M output via fireworks. 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 and Gemini 4 Argon?

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash 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 and Gemini 4 Argon?

Key differences include LLM Stats Score (50.0 vs 55.1), context window (1.0M vs 1.0M), input pricing ($0.22 vs $2.00/M), licensing (MIT vs Proprietary). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

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

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

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