DeepSeek V4 Flash: How a 304B Model Punches Above Its Weight
DeepSeek V4 Flash, a 304B model, outperforms larger 428B models like MiniMax M3 while offering the best value-per-intelligence at just $0.14/M input and $0.27/M output; its adjustable reasoning effort further unlocks surprising capability.
Simon Willison · Aug 1, 2026