Best DeepSeek Reasoning Models
The best DeepSeek model for reasoning is DeepSeek V4 Pro — 44.3 intelligence with extended step-by-step thinking. DeepSeek V4 Flash (40.3) and DeepSeek V3.2 (24.7) round out the top three.
Large language models with extended reasoning / thinking, ranked by intelligence. The smartest AI models for complex multi-step reasoning, math and analysis.
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deepseek-v4-proReasoningToolsJSON44.3 intel · $0.435/M · 1.0M ctx44.3Intelligence - 2deepseek-v4-flashReasoningToolsJSON40.3 intel · $0.140/M · 1.0M ctx40.3Intelligence
- 3deepseek-v3.2ReasoningToolsJSON24.7 intel · $0.269/M · 164K ctx24.7Intelligence
- 4deepseek-v3.1-terminusReasoningToolsJSON21.4 intel · $0.270/M · 164K ctx21.4Intelligence
- 5deepseek-r1ReasoningToolsJSON20.1 intel · $0.700/M · 164K ctx20.1Intelligence
- 6deepseek-r1-distill-llama-70bReasoning9.9 intel · $0.800/M · 8K ctx9.9Intelligence
- 7deepseek-v3.2-expReasoningToolsJSON$0.270/M · 164K ctx—Intelligence
- 8deepseek-chat-v3.1ReasoningToolsJSON$0.250/M · 164K ctx—Intelligence
- 9deepseek-r1-0528ReasoningToolsJSON$0.500/M · 164K ctx—Intelligence
Frequently asked
What is the best DeepSeek model for reasoning?
The best DeepSeek model for reasoning is DeepSeek V4 Pro — 44.3 intelligence with extended step-by-step thinking. DeepSeek V4 Flash (40.3) and DeepSeek V3.2 (24.7) round out the top three.
What's a good alternative to DeepSeek V4 Pro?
DeepSeek V4 Flash (40.3) is the closest alternative on this metric, followed by DeepSeek V3.2 (24.7). See the full ranking above for the tradeoffs.
How many DeepSeek models are there?
modelgrep tracks 11 DeepSeek models with live benchmarks, speed, latency and per-provider pricing, led on intelligence by DeepSeek V4 Pro. 9 of them qualify for this ranking.