Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | DeepSeek V3.2 (Reasoning) | Gemma 4 31B (Non-reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.28 | $0.14 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.42 | $0.4 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Gemma 4 31B (Non-reasoning) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.20/M tokens vs $0.32/M for DeepSeek V3.2 (Reasoning).
DeepSeek V3.2 (Reasoning) wins 10 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 1 for Gemma 4 31B (Non-reasoning). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Gemma 4 31B (Non-reasoning) generates tokens faster at 55 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. DeepSeek V3.2 (Reasoning) also has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 0.77s).
Choose based on your priorities: Gemma 4 31B (Non-reasoning) for lower cost, DeepSeek V3.2 (Reasoning) for stronger benchmark performance, and Gemma 4 31B (Non-reasoning) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.