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Pairwise benchmark snapshot · Aug 16, 2026

DeepSeek V4 Flash vs Doubao Pro 1.5 benchmark

This page compares DeepSeek V4 Flash (DeepSeek) and Doubao Pro 1.5 (ByteDance) using the latest snapshots we have as of Aug 16, 2026. On preference Elo, DeepSeek V4 Flash is ahead by 20 points (1,490 vs 1,470; seed-bootstrap (Aug 16, 2026)). On SWE-bench coding, DeepSeek V4 Flash resolves 71.2% versus 62.1% (seed-bootstrap (Aug 16, 2026)). DeepSeek V4 Flash streams faster (142 tok/s) while DeepSeek V4 Flash is the cheaper output token ($0.28/1M). DeepSeek V4 Flash has the larger context window (1M tokens). Every cell below is a dated snapshot from a named public source — we do not invent missing scores, and we do not run SWE-bench ourselves.

Quick answer

DeepSeek V4 Flash vs Doubao Pro 1.5 is a dated snapshot, not a lab score. DeepSeek V4 Flash leads preference Elo (1,490 vs 1,470). DeepSeek V4 Flash leads SWE-bench coding. DeepSeek V4 Flash is the cheaper output token. Elo is crowd preference, not an exam. Pick the column that matches the job.
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DeepSeek

DeepSeek V4 Flash

DeepSeek Jul 31 2026 price-performance SKU. Public listings put it near $0.14/$0.28 per 1M tokens.

Elo 1,490$0.28/1M out

ByteDance

Doubao Pro 1.5

ByteDance flagship enterprise model with ultra-low token cost and 128k context.

Elo 1,470$0.28/1M out

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Category wins across intelligence, speed, and pricing efficiency.

DeepSeek V4 Flash (8)vsDoubao Pro 1.5 (1)
DeepSeek V4 Flash: 8W (89%)Overall: DeepSeek V4 FlashDoubao Pro 1.5: 1W (11%)
← DeepSeek V4 Flash1 tiesDoubao Pro 1.5 →
DeepSeek V4 Flash (5/5)

Intelligence & Reasoning

Preference Elo, Coding proficiency, SWE-bench & LiveBench accuracy

Preference Elo
1,490vs1,470
Coding Elo
1,516vs1,465
SWE-bench
71.2%vs62.1%
LiveBench
67.8%vs64%
GPQA Diamond
81.6%vs77.5%
DeepSeek V4 Flash: 5WDoubao Pro 1.5: 0W
DeepSeek V4 Flash (2/2)

Speed & Latency

Generation throughput and time to first token responsiveness

Output speed
142 tok/svs105 tok/s
Time to first token
165 msvs190 ms
DeepSeek V4 Flash: 2WDoubao Pro 1.5: 0W
Tied (1/3)

Pricing & Capacity

Cost per million tokens and max context window length

Output price
$0.28/1Mvs$0.28/1M
Input price
$0.14/1Mvs$0.11/1M
Context window
1Mvs128k
DeepSeek V4 Flash: 1WDoubao Pro 1.5: 1W
Capability Matchup Radar

Multi-Dimensional Capability Radar

Each spoke is a skill. Farther from the center is better (0–100th percentile). Tap any dot to inspect details.

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Percentile 0–100
Dimensional AdvantageDeepSeek V4 Flash 5/6
Preference Elo

DeepSeek V4 Flash

20 pts advantage

Throughput Speed

DeepSeek V4 Flash

37 tok/s faster

Price Efficiency

DeepSeek V4 Flash

Same token price

Full Benchmark Score Matrix

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Elo
High is better
+1%1,490
EloHigh is better
1,470
Code Elo
High is better
+3%1,516
Code EloHigh is better
1,465
LiveBench
High is better
+6%67.8%
LiveBenchHigh is better
64%
SWE-bench
High is better
+15%71.2%
SWE-benchHigh is better
62.1%
GPQA
High is better
+5%81.6%
GPQAHigh is better
77.5%
TTFT
Low is better
+15%165 ms
TTFTLow is better
190 ms
Speed
High is better
+35%142 tok/s
SpeedHigh is better
105 tok/s
In $
Low is better
$0.14/1M
In $Low is better
$0.11/1M+27%
Out $
Low is better
$0.28/1M
Out $Low is better
$0.28/1M
Context
High is better
+719%1M
ContextHigh is better
128k
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Workload Cost & Savings Calculator

Simulate monthly production API costs based on published $/1M tokens.

Save up to 12% with Doubao Pro 1.5
Monthly Volume50M tokens/mo
Quick Presets:
Token Ratio (In vs Out)70% In / 30% Out
RAG / Search (10% out)Coding / Chat (50% out)
DeepSeek V4 Flash$9.10 / mo
In: $4.90Out: $4.20
Doubao Pro 1.5$8.05 / mo
In: $3.85Out: $4.20
Estimated Cost Delta

Doubao Pro 1.5 is estimated to save $1.05/month ($13/year).

Based on 50M tokens (30% gen)

Key Selection Recommendations

  • 1
    DeepSeek V4 Flash:Pick DeepSeek V4 Flash when repo-level coding accuracy is the constraint.
  • 2
    DeepSeek V4 Flash:Pick DeepSeek V4 Flash when time-to-first-token matters more than peak Elo.
  • 3
    DeepSeek V4 Flash:Pick DeepSeek V4 Flash for million-token RAG or long-document jobs.

Recommended Workload Routing

Repo / coding agentsDeepSeek V4 Flash

Higher SWE-bench (71.2%).

High-volume chatDeepSeek V4 Flash

Lower output list price ($0.28/1M).

Voice / low-latency UIDeepSeek V4 Flash

Lower TTFT (165 ms).

Long-document RAGDeepSeek V4 Flash

Larger window (1M).

Screenshots / visionDoubao Pro 1.5

Doubao Pro 1.5 is the side marked multimodal in the catalog.

Target WorkloadRecommended PickEvaluation Rationale
Repo / coding agentsDeepSeek V4 FlashHigher SWE-bench (71.2%).
High-volume chatDeepSeek V4 FlashLower output list price ($0.28/1M).
Voice / low-latency UIDeepSeek V4 FlashLower TTFT (165 ms).
Long-document RAGDeepSeek V4 FlashLarger window (1M).
Screenshots / visionDoubao Pro 1.5Doubao Pro 1.5 is the side marked multimodal in the catalog.

Related Editorial Dispatches & Benchmark Notes

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priceJul 31, 2026

DeepSeek V4 Flash (Jul 31): the $0.14/$0.28 price-performance SKU

Public listings put Flash near $0.14/$0.28 per 1M. That is a batch SKU, not a chatbot crown.

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DeepSeek

DeepSeek V4 Flash

Elo 1,490
LiveBench67.8%
SWE-bench71.2%
Speed142 tok/s
Output cost$0.28/1M
ByteDance

Doubao Pro 1.5

Elo 1,470
LiveBench64%
SWE-bench62.1%
Speed105 tok/s
Output cost$0.28/1M

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall, DeepSeek V4 Flash or Doubao Pro 1.5?
DeepSeek V4 Flash has the higher preference Elo in our latest snapshot (1,490). “Better” still depends on coding, price, and latency — see the table.
Which is better at coding, DeepSeek V4 Flash or Doubao Pro 1.5?
DeepSeek V4 Flash leads SWE-bench at 71.2% vs 62.1%. SWE-bench is one harness, not your repo.
Which is cheaper to run in production?
DeepSeek V4 Flash output tokens are $0.28/1M versus $0.28/1M. Input prices and retry rates still move the real bill.
Which is faster, DeepSeek V4 Flash or Doubao Pro 1.5?
DeepSeek V4 Flash has the lower time-to-first-token (165 ms vs 190 ms). Tokens/sec is a separate column if you care about long completions.
Which has the larger context window?
DeepSeek V4 Flash accepts 1M tokens versus 128k.
Can I self-host either model?
DeepSeek V4 Flash is marked open-weights in our catalog. The other side is a closed API. Check the provider license before you ship weights.
Are these scores from CompareLLM’s own evals?
No. V1 aggregates public leaderboards (and optional first-party latency pings). Each cell names its source and date. Read /methodology.
What does preference Elo mean on this page?
Preference Elo is a crowd vote from LMArena / Arena. People see two hidden answers and pick the one they like more. The model that wins more often gets a higher Elo. That means people preferred it — not that it passed a school test. It is not SWE-bench, not accuracy, and not a number we invent. DeepSeek V4 Flash and Doubao Pro 1.5 Elo cells are dated snapshots from the named source — we do not compute Arena ourselves.

Related news

  • price · Jul 31, 2026

    DeepSeek V4 Flash (Jul 31): the $0.14/$0.28 price-performance SKU

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