DeepSeek V4 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort)
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Specifications
Context Window
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Input Price/1M
$0.13
Output Price/1M
$0.28
Parameters
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Benchmarks
DeepSeek V4 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort) results on the main AI model evaluation benchmarks. Higher scores indicate better performance.
Agentic
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal-Bench Hard | 36.0 | 100.0 | — |
Coding
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA Coding Index | 56.2 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
| SciCode | 45.0 | 100.0 | — |
Long Context
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA-LCR | 63.0 | 100.0 | — |
overall
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA Intelligence Index | 42.1 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
Reasoning
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPQA Diamond | 89.0 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
| IFBench | 79.0 | 100.0 | — |
| HLE | 32.0 | 100.0 | — |
Tool Use
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tau²-Bench | 95.0 | 100.0 | — |
Information
- Release date
- April 24, 2026
- Tool Calling
- ❌ Not supported
- Vision
- ❌ Not supported
- Audio
- ❌ Not supported
Full Analysis: DeepSeek V4 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort)
What is DeepSeek V4 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort)?
DeepSeek V4 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort) is an AI model developed by DeepSeek, classified as a text model. It focuses on text processing and natural language generation. As a proprietary model, it is available via DeepSeek's cloud API.
Pricing & Costs in 2026
DeepSeek V4 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort) is usage-based, priced at $0.13/1M input tokens and $0.28/1M output tokens. For context: 1 million tokens is approximately 750,000 words, or about 10 average-length books. At this aggressive price point, it is one of the most cost-effective options on the market, ideal for high-volume applications like chatbots, bulk document analysis, and automation.
Benchmarks & Performance
DeepSeek V4 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort) was evaluated on 9 different benchmarks, covering categories like Agentic, Coding, Long Context, overall, Reasoning, Tool Use. Results show exceptional performance across available evaluations.
It's important to note that benchmarks measure specific aspects and don't capture the full user experience. Factors like instruction adherence, behavior in long conversations, and real-world task quality vary significantly between models and aren't always reflected in standard scores.
Recommended Use Cases
DeepSeek V4 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort) specializes in text, offering advanced capabilities for creating and processing text content.
Comparison with Alternatives
In the 2026 AI model ecosystem, DeepSeek V4 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort) competes directly with similarly capable models. DeepSeek competes in this segment against OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta. The choice between models depends on the specific use case, budget, latency requirements, and need for features like multimodality and tool calling.
For a detailed side-by-side comparison, use our comparison tool or check the overall model ranking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DeepSeek V4 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort)?
DeepSeek V4 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort) is an AI model developed by DeepSeek. It is a text model.
How much does DeepSeek V4 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort) cost?
DeepSeek V4 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort) costs $0.13/1M input tokens and $0.28/1M output tokens. For heavy usage (e.g., a chatbot handling 100k messages/month), costs can range from $10 to $1,000 depending on volume.
How does DeepSeek V4 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort) compare with other models?
In available benchmarks, DeepSeek V4 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort) scored: Terminal-Bench Hard: 36/100, AA Coding Index: 56.2/100, SciCode: 45/100. See the full table above for a detailed comparison.
Is DeepSeek V4 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort) open source?
No, DeepSeek V4 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort) is a proprietary model from DeepSeek. It is available via cloud API. For open source alternatives, check our open source model ranking.
What is DeepSeek V4 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort) best for?
DeepSeek V4 Flash (Reasoning, Max Effort) excels at general-purpose language tasks.
Last updated: August 10, 2026 • View methodology →