Best DeepSeek Reasoning Models

Quick answer · Updated June 2026

The best DeepSeek model for reasoning is DeepSeek V4 Flash — 46.0 intelligence with extended step-by-step thinking. DeepSeek V3.2 (41.7) and DeepSeek V4 Pro (39.3) round out the top three.

46.0Intelligence

85 t/sSpeed

$0.098Input /M

1.0MContext

Large language models with extended reasoning / thinking, ranked by intelligence. The best models for complex multi-step reasoning, math and analysis.

1D
deepseek-v4-flash
ReasoningToolsJSON46.0 intel · $0.098/M · 85 t/s
46.0
Intelligence
2D
deepseek-v3.2
ReasoningToolsJSON41.7 intel · $0.229/M · 52 t/s
41.7
Intelligence
3D
deepseek-v4-pro
ReasoningToolsJSON39.3 intel · $0.435/M · 68 t/s
39.3
Intelligence
4D
deepseek-v3.2-exp
ReasoningToolsJSON32.1 intel · $0.270/M · 18 t/s
32.1
Intelligence
5D
deepseek-v3.1-terminus
ReasoningToolsJSON28.5 intel · $0.270/M · 34 t/s
28.5
Intelligence
6D
deepseek-chat-v3.1
ReasoningToolsJSON28.1 intel · $0.210/M · 91 t/s
28.1
Intelligence
7D
deepseek-r1-0528
ReasoningToolsJSON27.1 intel · $0.500/M · 27 t/s
27.1
Intelligence
8D
deepseek-r1
ReasoningToolsJSON18.8 intel · $0.700/M · 75 t/s
18.8
Intelligence
9D
deepseek-r1-distill-qwen-32b
ReasoningJSON$0.290/M · 21 t/s · 898ms ttft
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Intelligence
10D
deepseek-r1-distill-llama-70b
Reasoning$0.800/M · 29 t/s · 811ms ttft
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Intelligence

Frequently asked

What is the best DeepSeek model for reasoning?

The best DeepSeek model for reasoning is DeepSeek V4 Flash — 46.0 intelligence with extended step-by-step thinking. DeepSeek V3.2 (41.7) and DeepSeek V4 Pro (39.3) round out the top three.

What's a good alternative to DeepSeek V4 Flash?

DeepSeek V3.2 (41.7) is the closest alternative on this metric, followed by DeepSeek V4 Pro (39.3). See the full ranking above for the tradeoffs.

How many DeepSeek models are there?

modelgrep tracks 12 DeepSeek models with live benchmarks, speed, latency and per-provider pricing, led on intelligence by DeepSeek V4 Flash. 10 of them qualify for this ranking.

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