Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Both models show comparable benchmark performance. GPT-4.1 offers 818.2K more tokens in context window than DeepSeek-V3. DeepSeek-V3 is $8.63 cheaper per million tokens. GPT-4.1 supports multimodal inputs. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3 was introduced as a major architectural advancement, developed with 671B mixture-of-experts parameters and trained on 14.8 trillion tokens. Built to be three times faster than V2 while maintaining open-source availability, it demonstrates competitive performance against frontier closed-source models and represents a significant leap in efficient large-scale model design.
OpenAI
GPT-4.1 represents an iterative improvement in the GPT-4 series, developed to refine the foundational capabilities established by GPT-4. Built to incorporate learnings and optimizations from the deployment of previous versions, it continues the evolution of OpenAI's flagship model line with enhanced reliability and performance.
3 months newer

DeepSeek-V3
DeepSeek
2024-12-25

GPT-4.1
OpenAI
2025-04-14
Cost per million tokens (USD)

DeepSeek-V3

GPT-4.1
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 7 common benchmarks

DeepSeek-V3

GPT-4.1
Performance comparison across key benchmark categories

DeepSeek-V3

GPT-4.1
GPT-4.1
2024-06-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

DeepSeek-V3
DeepSeek

GPT-4.1

DeepSeek-V3

GPT-4.1

DeepSeek-V3

GPT-4.1
OpenAI