DeepSeek V3 (0324) vs Qwen 3 235B Instruct
Qwen 3 235B Instruct offers 256K tokens context vs 128K tokens, Qwen 3 235B Instruct is more cost-effective, Qwen 3 235B Instruct has open weights. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.
Quick Overview
DeepSeek V3 (0324)
Synthetic
128K tokens context • $1.20 / $1.20 per 1M tokens
View full specifications →Qwen 3 235B Instruct
Synthetic
256K tokens context • $0.20 / $0.60 per 1M tokens
View full specifications →Detailed Comparison
Specification
DeepSeek V3 (0324)
Qwen 3 235B Instruct
Provider
Synthetic
Synthetic
Context Window
128K tokens
256K tokens
Max Output Tokens
128K tokens
32K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$1.20
$0.20
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$1.20
$0.60
Release Date
Aug 2025
Apr 2025
Capabilities
Capability
DeepSeek V3 (0324)
Qwen 3 235B Instruct
Text Generation
Function Calling
Which Model Should You Choose?
Choose DeepSeek V3 (0324) if:
Choose Qwen 3 235B Instruct if:
- • You need a larger context window
- • Cost efficiency is a priority
- • You prefer open weights