Google Gemini 2.5 Pro clearly outperforms the DeepSeek V3 in the ai language models category, particularly in battery, scoring 8.4/10 vs 6.5/10. If you want the better overall performer, Google Gemini 2.5 Pro is the clear pick.
Scores are relative within the ai language modelscategory. Percentages show each dimension's weight in the overall score. A difference of less than 0.5 points is considered a tie.
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Lower cost = better value. Free = open-source self-hosted.
| Metric | DeepSeek V3 | 2.5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Input (Prompt) | ✓$0.27/1M | $1.25/1M |
| Output (Completion) | ✓$1.10/1M | $10.00/1M |
| Open Source | ✓ Free | Proprietary |
Context Window (tokens)
| Metric | DeepSeek V3 | 2.5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Max Output | 8,192 tok | ✓65,536 tok |
| Speed | 60 tok/s | ✓100 tok/s |
| Time to First Token | 800ms | 800ms |
| Languages | 20+ | ✓40+ |
Higher is better. Industry-standard AI evaluation benchmarks.
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| Feature | DeepSeek V3 | 2.5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning / Chain-of-Thought | ✕ | ✓ |
| Vision (Image Input) | ✕ | ✓ |
| Audio Input | ✕ | ✓ |
| Video Input | ✕ | ✓ |
| Image/Audio Output | ✕ | ✕ |
| Function Calling / Tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| JSON Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time Web Access | ✕ | ✓ |
| Fine-tuning Support | ✓ | ✕ |
| Batch API | ✓ | ✓ |
| Streaming | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✓ | ✕ |
| Field | DeepSeek V3 | 2.5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | DeepSeek | |
| Parameters | 671B (37B active) | — |
| Knowledge Cutoff | 2024-07 | 2025-01 |
| License | MIT | Commercial |
| Best For | cost efficiencycodingopen sourcegeneral | reasoningcodingmultimodallong contextmath |
Buy DeepSeek V3 if…
The DeepSeek V3 is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.
Buy Google Gemini 2.5 Pro if…
Buy the Google Gemini 2.5 Pro if you want the best performance in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
Who do you think wins this matchup?
Google Gemini 2.5 Pro clearly outperforms the DeepSeek V3 in the ai language models category, particularly in battery, scoring 8.4/10 vs 6.5/10. If you want the better overall performer, Google Gemini 2.5 Pro is the clear pick.
No, Google Gemini 2.5 Pro scores higher (9.5 vs 9.1).
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The DeepSeek V3 is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.
Buy the Google Gemini 2.5 Pro if you want the best performance in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.