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| Starting Price | $2.52e-7 per prompt token | $6.00e-7 per prompt token |
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DeepSeek-V3.2 implements DeepSeek Sparse Attention (DSA), a fine-grained sparse attention mechanism that selectively attends to relevant tokens rather than computing full O(n²) attention across the entire sequence. This architecture reduces computational complexity while maintaining reasoning quality, enabling efficient processing of longer contexts than dense attention models. The sparse pattern is learned during training to identify which token pairs are semantically relevant, allowing the model to focus computation on meaningful dependencies.
Unique: DeepSeek Sparse Attention (DSA) uses learned fine-grained sparsity patterns rather than fixed sparse structures (e.g., local windows or strided patterns), allowing the model to identify semantically relevant token pairs during training and apply those patterns consistently at inference
vs alternatives: More computationally efficient than dense attention models like GPT-4 or Claude for long contexts, while maintaining stronger reasoning than models using fixed sparse patterns like Longformer or BigBird
DeepSeek-V3.2 supports structured function calling and tool orchestration, enabling the model to invoke external APIs, code execution environments, or custom tools within a multi-turn conversation loop. The model generates tool calls in a structured format (likely JSON or similar), receives tool results, and incorporates them into subsequent reasoning steps. This enables autonomous agent workflows where the model plans actions, executes them, observes outcomes, and adapts its strategy iteratively.
Unique: DeepSeek-V3.2 combines sparse attention efficiency with strong tool-use performance, enabling cost-effective agentic workflows that would be prohibitively expensive with dense attention models, while maintaining reasoning quality needed for complex multi-step tool orchestration
vs alternatives: Offers better cost-to-capability ratio than GPT-4 or Claude for tool-use agents due to sparse attention efficiency, while providing comparable or superior tool-calling accuracy compared to open-source models like Llama or Mistral
DeepSeek-V3.2 generates, completes, and analyzes code across 40+ programming languages, leveraging its sparse attention mechanism to efficiently process large codebases and maintain context across multiple files. The model understands code semantics, syntax patterns, and language-specific idioms, enabling tasks like function completion, bug detection, refactoring suggestions, and test generation. Sparse attention allows the model to focus on relevant code sections rather than processing entire repositories densely.
Unique: Combines sparse attention efficiency with strong code understanding, enabling cost-effective code analysis and generation on large files or multi-file contexts that would be expensive with dense models, while maintaining semantic awareness across 40+ languages
vs alternatives: More cost-efficient than GitHub Copilot or Cursor for large-file analysis due to sparse attention, while offering comparable or better multi-language support than specialized code models like CodeLlama
DeepSeek-V3.2 extracts structured data from unstructured text and reasons over schemas, enabling tasks like entity extraction, relationship identification, and schema-conformant output generation. The model can be prompted to output JSON, XML, or other structured formats, and its reasoning capabilities allow it to handle complex extraction rules, conditional logic, and multi-step data transformation. Sparse attention helps efficiently process long documents while focusing on relevant extraction targets.
Unique: Sparse attention enables efficient extraction from long documents by focusing computation on relevant sections, while reasoning capabilities allow complex conditional extraction logic and schema-aware output generation without requiring separate extraction models
vs alternatives: More flexible and cost-efficient than specialized NER or extraction models for complex, schema-based extraction, while offering better long-document handling than dense LLMs due to sparse attention
DeepSeek-V3.2 supports explicit chain-of-thought reasoning where the model breaks down complex problems into intermediate steps, explains its reasoning, and arrives at conclusions. This capability is enhanced by sparse attention, which allows the model to efficiently track long reasoning chains without dense attention overhead. The model can be prompted to show its work, reconsider assumptions, and provide transparent decision-making processes suitable for high-stakes applications.
Unique: Sparse attention reduces the computational cost of long reasoning chains, making extended chain-of-thought reasoning more practical and cost-effective than dense models, while maintaining reasoning quality through learned attention patterns
vs alternatives: More cost-efficient than GPT-4 or Claude for reasoning-heavy tasks due to sparse attention, while offering comparable or superior reasoning quality compared to open-source models through better training and fine-tuning
DeepSeek-V3.2 can incorporate external knowledge sources (documents, web results, knowledge bases) into its responses, enabling grounded question answering where answers are supported by provided context. The model reads provided documents, identifies relevant passages, and synthesizes answers that cite or reference source material. Sparse attention allows efficient processing of long documents and multiple sources without dense attention overhead, making retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines more cost-effective.
Unique: Sparse attention enables cost-effective RAG by reducing inference cost for long documents and multiple sources, making knowledge-grounded QA practical at scale without the dense attention overhead of alternatives
vs alternatives: More cost-efficient than GPT-4 or Claude for RAG pipelines due to sparse attention, while offering comparable or better grounding quality than specialized retrieval models through stronger reasoning capabilities
DeepSeek-V3.2 generates and translates text across multiple languages, supporting both high-resource languages (English, Chinese, Spanish) and lower-resource languages. The model understands language-specific grammar, idioms, and cultural context, enabling natural-sounding outputs in target languages. Sparse attention allows efficient processing of long multilingual documents and code-switching scenarios without dense attention overhead.
Unique: Sparse attention enables cost-effective multilingual processing by reducing computation for long documents across language pairs, while maintaining strong language understanding through training on diverse multilingual data
vs alternatives: More cost-efficient than GPT-4 or Claude for multilingual generation due to sparse attention, while offering comparable or better translation quality than specialized translation models for complex or technical content
DeepSeek-V3.2 is accessed via OpenRouter's API, supporting both streaming (real-time token generation) and batch processing modes. Streaming enables interactive applications with low perceived latency, while batch processing optimizes throughput for non-interactive workloads. The API abstracts away model deployment complexity, handling load balancing, rate limiting, and infrastructure management, allowing developers to focus on application logic.
Unique: OpenRouter integration provides vendor-agnostic API access to DeepSeek-V3.2 alongside other models, enabling easy model switching and comparison without application code changes, while handling provider-specific authentication and protocol differences
vs alternatives: More flexible than direct provider APIs by supporting model switching and comparison, while offering better cost optimization than single-provider APIs through competitive pricing and batch processing options
GLM-4.5 uses a Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architecture to dynamically route tokens through specialized expert networks based on input characteristics, enabling efficient processing of 128k-token contexts without proportional latency increases. The MoE design allows selective expert activation per token, reducing computational overhead while maintaining reasoning depth across extended conversations and multi-document analysis tasks typical of agent-based workflows.
Unique: Mixture-of-Experts routing specifically tuned for agent workloads rather than generic dense models; expert activation patterns are optimized for tool-use sequences and multi-step reasoning rather than general language tasks
vs alternatives: Outperforms dense models like GPT-4 Turbo on agent tasks within 128k context by routing computational budget to relevant experts, reducing latency and cost vs. models that process all tokens through identical layers
GLM-4.5 implements native function calling through a schema-based registry where tools are defined as JSON schemas with parameter constraints, type validation, and description metadata. The model learns to emit structured tool invocations that map directly to function signatures, enabling deterministic tool orchestration without post-processing or regex parsing. Integration with OpenRouter's API exposes this via standard function-calling parameters compatible with OpenAI's format.
Unique: Schema-based function calling is trained directly into the model weights rather than implemented as post-hoc decoding constraints, allowing the model to learn semantic relationships between tool purposes and input context during training
vs alternatives: More reliable than constraint-based function calling (e.g., Guidance, LMQL) because tool selection is learned rather than enforced, reducing parsing failures and enabling the model to reason about tool applicability
Z.ai: GLM 4.5 scores higher at 24/100 vs DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.2 at 23/100.
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GLM-4.5 can be used for batch inference through OpenRouter's API, enabling cost-optimized processing of large numbers of requests. Batch processing typically offers reduced pricing compared to real-time API calls and is suitable for non-urgent inference tasks. The model can process batches of prompts efficiently, with results returned after processing completes. This is valuable for agents running scheduled tasks or processing large datasets.
Unique: Batch processing is offered through OpenRouter's unified API rather than a separate batch service, enabling seamless switching between real-time and batch modes with the same client code
vs alternatives: More cost-effective than real-time API for high-volume inference; simpler than managing separate batch infrastructure because OpenRouter handles queuing and result delivery
GLM-4.5 maintains coherent conversation state across turns by encoding prior messages into a compressed representation that persists within the 128k context window. The model uses attention mechanisms to selectively retrieve relevant prior context, enabling agents to reference earlier decisions, tool results, and user preferences without explicit memory management. This is particularly effective for agent workflows where state accumulation (e.g., task progress, discovered facts) must inform subsequent actions.
Unique: Implicit memory management through attention-based context selection rather than explicit memory modules; the model learns which prior turns are relevant without separate retrieval or summarization steps
vs alternatives: More efficient than explicit memory systems (e.g., LangChain's ConversationBufferMemory) because attention is computed once during inference rather than requiring separate retrieval and summarization passes
GLM-4.5 generates code across 40+ programming languages by leveraging training data that includes diverse codebases and syntax patterns. The model understands language-specific idioms, library conventions, and structural patterns (e.g., async/await in JavaScript, type hints in Python, generics in Java) without explicit language-specific modules. Generation is context-aware, respecting indentation, existing code style, and project conventions when completing or extending code snippets.
Unique: Language-agnostic code generation trained on diverse codebases rather than language-specific fine-tuning; the model generalizes syntax patterns across languages, enabling reasonable code generation even for less common languages
vs alternatives: Broader language coverage than specialized models like Codex (which emphasizes Python/JavaScript) but lower quality on niche languages compared to language-specific models; better for polyglot teams than single-language specialists
GLM-4.5 is trained on extensive technical documentation, API references, and code examples, enabling it to understand and reason about complex technical concepts, library APIs, and system architectures. The model can parse API schemas (OpenAPI, GraphQL, Protocol Buffers), understand parameter constraints and type systems, and generate code that correctly uses APIs based on documentation. This is particularly valuable for agent workflows that must interact with external systems.
Unique: Semantic understanding of API schemas and documentation is learned from training data rather than implemented as a separate schema parser; the model reasons about API semantics holistically
vs alternatives: More flexible than code-generation-only models because it understands API semantics and can reason about correctness; better than generic LLMs for technical tasks because training includes extensive API documentation
GLM-4.5 can generate responses that explicitly show reasoning steps, enabling transparency into how conclusions were reached. When prompted with chain-of-thought patterns, the model generates intermediate reasoning steps before final answers, making it suitable for applications requiring explainability or verification. This is implemented through training on reasoning-annotated data and prompt patterns that encourage step-by-step decomposition.
Unique: Chain-of-thought reasoning is trained directly into the model rather than implemented as a decoding strategy; the model learns to generate reasoning steps as part of its core training objective
vs alternatives: More natural and coherent reasoning steps than prompt-injection approaches (e.g., appending 'think step by step') because reasoning is learned as a first-class capability
GLM-4.5 supports multiple languages (Chinese, English, and others) with training that enables cross-lingual reasoning — understanding concepts expressed in one language and reasoning about them in another. The model can translate, summarize, and reason across languages without language-specific degradation. This is particularly valuable for global applications and agents that must operate in multilingual environments.
Unique: Cross-lingual reasoning is learned from multilingual training data rather than implemented as separate language-specific models; the model develops a shared representation across languages
vs alternatives: More efficient than maintaining separate models per language because a single model handles all languages; better for cross-lingual reasoning than language-specific models because the shared representation enables concept transfer
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