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DeepSeek-V3-0324 vs Phi-4-mini-instruct

Phi-4-mini-instruct is more cost-effective, Phi-4-mini-instruct includes advanced reasoning. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

DeepSeek-V3-0324

Weights & Biases

161K tokens context • $1.14 / $2.75 per 1M tokens

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Phi-4-mini-instruct

Weights & Biases

128K tokens context • $0.08 / $0.35 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
DeepSeek-V3-0324
Phi-4-mini-instruct
Provider
Weights & Biases
Weights & Biases
Context Window
161K tokens
128K tokens
Max Output Tokens
8K tokens
4K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$1.14
$0.08
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$2.75
$0.35
Release Date
Mar 2025
Dec 2024

Capabilities

Capability
DeepSeek-V3-0324
Phi-4-mini-instruct
Text Generation
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose DeepSeek-V3-0324 if:

  • • You need a larger context window

Choose Phi-4-mini-instruct if:

  • • Cost efficiency is a priority
  • • You need advanced reasoning