Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Granite 4.0 H Small | DeepSeek V4 Flash (Non-reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.06 | $0.14 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.25 | $0.28 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Granite 4.0 H Small is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.11/M tokens vs $0.17/M for DeepSeek V4 Flash (Non-reasoning).
DeepSeek V4 Flash (Non-reasoning) wins 6 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 4 for Granite 4.0 H Small. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Granite 4.0 H Small generates tokens faster at 428 tok/s vs 111 tok/s. However, DeepSeek V4 Flash (Non-reasoning) has lower time-to-first-token (0.89s vs 8.72s).
Choose based on your priorities: Granite 4.0 H Small for lower cost, DeepSeek V4 Flash (Non-reasoning) for stronger benchmark performance, and Granite 4.0 H Small for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.