DeepSeek Prover V2 vs 
Nemotron 3.5 Lightning
DeepSeek Prover V2 is cheaper than Nemotron 3.5 Lightning at $0/M vs $0.08/M input tokens.
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Written rounds
1 promptThree minutes of stand-up. Puns are banned.
DeepSeek Prover V2: 3-Minute Stand-Up Comedy Routine Opening: Hey everyone! How's it going? You know, I've been thinking a lot about relationships lately. Not because I'm in one, but because I'm not. And that's the problem. I'm single, and I'm starting to think that my dating profile is the reason why.
Nemotron 3.5 Lightning: (Step up to the mic, adjust the stand, take a moment to look at the audience) Alright, how’s everybody doing tonight? Good. I see a few people here who look like they haven't slept in three days. You look great. Really glowing. I want to talk about something that’s been weighing on me lately.
Price and specs
| Spec | DeepSeek Prover V2 | Nemotron 3.5 Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | Free | $0.08/M tokens |
| Output price | Free | $0.2/M tokens |
| Context window | 164K tokens | 1.0M tokens |
| Weights | Open | Open |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | Yes (1 provider) |
| Released | Apr 2025 | Aug 2026 |
| At 10M a month | $0 | $0.80 |
Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.
Where to run it
DeepSeek Prover V2
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 10 Oct 2026.
Common questions
What is the difference between DeepSeek Prover V2 and Nemotron 3.5 Lightning?
DeepSeek Prover V2 is developed by DeepSeek while Nemotron 3.5 Lightning is developed by NVIDIA. DeepSeek Prover V2 has a 164K token context window vs Nemotron 3.5 Lightning's 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 6 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, DeepSeek Prover V2 or Nemotron 3.5 Lightning?
It depends on your use case. DeepSeek Prover V2 and Nemotron 3.5 Lightning each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 6 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.
How much does DeepSeek Prover V2 cost compared to Nemotron 3.5 Lightning?
DeepSeek Prover V2 costs $0/M input tokens and Nemotron 3.5 Lightning costs $0.08/M input tokens. DeepSeek Prover V2 is $0.08/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.
How can I compare DeepSeek Prover V2 and Nemotron 3.5 Lightning on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of DeepSeek Prover V2 and Nemotron 3.5 Lightning across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.
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