Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | DeepSeek V3 0324 | Cogito v2.1 (Reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $1.195 | $1.25 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $1.25 | $1.25 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
DeepSeek V3 0324 is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $1.21/M tokens vs $1.25/M for Cogito v2.1 (Reasoning).
Cogito v2.1 (Reasoning) wins 9 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 3 for DeepSeek V3 0324. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Cogito v2.1 (Reasoning) generates tokens faster at 94 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. DeepSeek V3 0324 also has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 0.43s).
Choose based on your priorities: DeepSeek V3 0324 for lower cost, Cogito v2.1 (Reasoning) for stronger benchmark performance, and Cogito v2.1 (Reasoning) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.