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DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 vs Qwen3.8 Flash
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 vs Qwen3.8 Flash: Capability, Speed & Real Cost Comparison (2026)
Ultra-Low-Cost Speed Showdown: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash vs Qwen3.8 Flash
Bottom Line: Pick DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 for maximum capability (91 vs 88); pick Qwen3.8 Flash for lower token spend ($0.11875 in / $0.40073 out per 1M); DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 leads in generation speed (~184 TPS).
| Dimension | DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 | Qwen3.8 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | 2026-10-17 | 2026-08-26 |
| A · Overall Capability | 91/100 | 88/100 |
| 💻 Coding & Agents | 93/100 | 87/100 |
| ✍️ Writing & Copywriting | 81/100 | 87/100 |
| 📚 Long-Doc & Knowledge Base | 94/100 | 94/100 |
| 👁️ Vision & Multimodal | 91/100 | 85/100 |
| F · Generation Speed | 184 Token/s (92/100) | 55 Token/s (80/100) |
| R · Access & CN Grade | A | A |
| Input / Output ($/1M) | $0.15 / $0.6 | $0.11875 / $0.40073 |
| Cache Read Price ($/1M) | $0.003 | $0.014844 |
| Context Window | 1M | 1M |
OVERLAID F.A.R.E. RADAR CHART
■ DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017
■ Qwen3.8 Flash
Ideal Use Cases for DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017
Choose DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 when: Top-tier empirical capability score (91 index) and its channel pricing ($0.038/M input) fits your budget.
Ideal Use Cases for Qwen3.8 Flash
Choose Qwen3.8 Flash when: Top-tier empirical capability score (88 index) or better cost efficiency for your workload.