DeepSeek-V4 vs Gemini 3.1 Ultra

Head-to-head technical comparison of intelligence, capabilities, and API pricing.

DeepSeek-V4

DeepSeek

AI Mastery Index91.8

LMSYS Arena1290

Technical (MMLU-Pro)91.8%

Cost per 1M Tokens$0.14

Gemini 3.1 Ultra

Google

AI Mastery Index92.5

LMSYS Arena1320

Technical (MMLU-Pro)92.5%

Cost per 1M Tokens$20

Architect's Verdict

When comparing DeepSeek-V4 and Gemini 3.1 Ultra, Gemini 3.1 Ultra edges out in overall capabilities according to the AI Mastery Index. However, for cost-sensitive workloads, DeepSeek-V4 offers a more economical API at $0.14 per 1M tokens. Your choice should depend heavily on whether you prioritize raw reasoning (MMLU) or scalable deployment economics.