Pairwise benchmark snapshot · Aug 16, 2026
This page compares DeepSeek V4 Flash (DeepSeek) and GPT-5.6 Luna (OpenAI) using the latest snapshots we have as of Aug 16, 2026. On preference Elo, DeepSeek V4 Flash is ahead by 24 points (1,490 vs 1,466; seed-bootstrap (Aug 16, 2026)). On SWE-bench coding, DeepSeek V4 Flash resolves 71.2% versus 61.8% (seed-bootstrap (Aug 16, 2026)). GPT-5.6 Luna streams faster (188 tok/s) while DeepSeek V4 Flash is the cheaper output token ($0.28/1M). GPT-5.6 Luna has the larger context window (1.1M 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.
DeepSeek
DeepSeek V4 FlashDeepSeek Jul 31 2026 price-performance SKU. Public listings put it near $0.14/$0.28 per 1M tokens.
OpenAI
GPT-5.6 LunaOpenAI 5.6 fast/cheap tier. Official API $0.20/$1.20 per 1M after the Jul 30 80% Luna cut.
Instant pairwise benchmark recalculation across 400+ LLMs
Category wins across intelligence, speed, and pricing efficiency.
Preference Elo, Coding proficiency, SWE-bench & LiveBench accuracy
Generation throughput and time to first token responsiveness
Cost per million tokens and max context window length
Each spoke is a skill. Farther from the center is better (0–100th percentile). Tap any dot to inspect details.
24 pts advantage
46 tok/s faster
$0.32/1M cheaper
Simulate monthly production API costs based on published $/1M tokens.
DeepSeek V4 Flash is estimated to save $3.40/month ($41/year).
Higher SWE-bench (71.2%).
Lower output list price ($0.28/1M).
Lower TTFT (88 ms).
Larger window (1.1M).
GPT-5.6 Luna is the side marked multimodal in the catalog.
| Target Workload | Recommended Pick | Evaluation Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Repo / coding agents | DeepSeek V4 Flash | Higher SWE-bench (71.2%). |
| High-volume chat | DeepSeek V4 Flash | Lower output list price ($0.28/1M). |
| Voice / low-latency UI | GPT-5.6 Luna | Lower TTFT (88 ms). |
| Long-document RAG | GPT-5.6 Luna | Larger window (1.1M). |
| Screenshots / vision | GPT-5.6 Luna | GPT-5.6 Luna is the side marked multimodal in the catalog. |
Public listings put Flash near $0.14/$0.28 per 1M. That is a batch SKU, not a chatbot crown.
Luna is the OpenAI fast/cheap 5.6 SKU after Jul 30. It is not Sol. Sort by price and TTFT, not Elo.
High-volume agents that cannot pay Sol. Compare to Luna before you assume the new cheap SKU wins.
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