DeepSeek V3 vs Llama 4 Scout
| Spec | DeepSeek V3 | Llama 4 Scout |
|---|---|---|
| Respan Index | 12.8 (#154) | 10.8 (#156) |
| Blended price per 1M | $0.175 | $0.15 |
| Context window | 128K | 10M |
| Input / output per 1M | $0.14 / $0.28 | $0.1 / $0.3 |
| Max output | 8K | - |
| Input | text | text, vision |
| Released | 2024-12-26 | 2025-04-05 |
Respan Index by category
Each category is scored 0 to 100, and how far ahead the winner is. Leads under a point are close to even.
| Category | DeepSeek V3 | Llama 4 Scout |
|---|---|---|
| Coding | 3.3 DeepSeek V3 | 0.7* Llama 4 Scout |
| Agents | 5.2* DeepSeek V3 | 3.4* Llama 4 Scout |
| Reasoning | 16.8 DeepSeek V3 | 16.4 Llama 4 Scout |
| Knowledge & language | 5.9 DeepSeek V3 | 4.8 Llama 4 Scout |
| Human preference | 38.9 DeepSeek V3 | 34.3 Llama 4 Scout |
* Estimated: no published scores in that category. How the Respan Index works
Benchmarks both report
DeepSeek V3 leads on 5 of the 5 benchmarks both report. Higher is better. Each score links to where it was published.
FAQ
Is DeepSeek V3 better than Llama 4 Scout?
DeepSeek V3 scores 12.8 on the Respan Index (#154), ahead of Llama 4 Scout at 10.8 (#156). DeepSeek V3 leads on 5 of the 5 benchmarks both report.
Which is cheaper, DeepSeek V3 or Llama 4 Scout?
DeepSeek V3 lists at $0.14 input and $0.28 output per 1M tokens; Llama 4 Scout at $0.1 and $0.3. Llama 4 Scout is 1.2x cheaper per token at list price.
Which has the larger context window?
DeepSeek V3 accepts 128K tokens and Llama 4 Scout 10M tokens.