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Updated Apr 2026

DeepSeek V3.2 ExpvsLing 2.6 Flash

Ling 2.6 Flash is cheaper than DeepSeek V3.2 Exp at $0/M vs $0.2/M input tokens.

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp and Ling 2.6 Flash compared across 53 shared prompts
SpecDeepSeek V3.2 ExpLing 2.6 Flash
Input price$0.2/M tokensFree
Output price$0.4/M tokensFree
Context window164K tokens262K tokens
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedSep 2025Apr 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 53 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Mini LBO Underwrite

You are underwriting a 5-year LBO for a private equity investment committee. Company (fictional): HarborTech Services (HTS) –…

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp330 words
Year-by-Year Financial Projections (FY2026–FY2030) All figures in $ millions. Year Revenue EBITDA Cash Interest (Term Loan / Mezz / Total) Cash Taxes Capex ΔNWC FCF after Debt Service* Ending Term Loan Ending Mezzanine 2026 972.00 136.08 43.20 / 21.60 / 64.80 17.82 29.16 0.36 40.74 434.46 183.60 2027 1,040.04 156.01…
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Ling 2.6 Flash957 words
Below is a concise, math-forward underwriting package for HarborTech Services (HTS) LBO. Simplified 5-year cash flow (FY2026–FY30) Key inputs Entry EV = 12.0× FY25 EBITDA = 12.0×120 = $1,440m Transaction fees (2% of EV) = $28.8m → funded 100% by equity at close Starting cash = $0 Total leverage at close = 5.5× EBITDA =…
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Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp334 words
Of course! Here is a simple, delicious recipe for a savory dish that feels comforting and elegant, using just 7 common pantry staples. Golden Crisp Parmesan Chickpeas This dish transforms humble chickpeas into a crispy, flavorful, and satisfying meal.
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Ling 2.6 Flash181 words
Dish: Sunshine Skillet Cakes Ingredients (7 total): 1 cup rolled oats (not instant) 1/2 cup canned corn (drained) 1/4 cup canned black beans (rinsed & drained) 1 large egg 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 tsp chili powder Salt to taste Estimated Time: Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 15 minutes Total: 20 minutes Instructions…
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Estimate Complexity

Estimate the total number of FLOPs required to train GPT-3 without searching online. Explain your reasoning step by step.

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp282 words
Alright — let’s estimate the total FLOPs required to train GPT‑3 without looking anything up. 1. Known basic formula A common rule-of-thumb for training Transformer models is: \[ \text{Training FLOPs} \approx 6 \times N \times D \] Where: \( N \) = total number of tokens in training \( D \) = total number of parameters…
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Ling 2.6 Flash990 words
Alright — let's break this down step by step. Step 1: Understanding what “training GPT-3” means in FLOPs terms Training a large language model involves: Forward passes through the transformer layers. Computing loss. Backward passes to compute gradients. Updating weights (optimizer step).
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Character Voice Test

Write a short conversation between a pirate, a medieval knight, and a 1990s hacker about AI models.

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp519 words
Setting: A smoky, anachronistic tavern where timelines have collided. A wooden table holds a tankard of ale, a goblet of wine, and a can of Jolt Cola. Characters: REDBEARD: A pirate with a parrot on his shoulder. SIR ALISTAIR: A knight in slightly dented plate armor.
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Ling 2.6 Flash145 words
Setting: A surprisingly modern server room, blinking with LED lights. A pirate, a knight, and a 1990s hacker are staring at a glowing monitor. Pirate: (Squinting) Arrr, so this 'AI model' be the ghost in the machine? I cannae see it, but I feels its computational power in me bones!
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns.

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp566 words
Of course! Here is a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that avoids puns and focuses on observational humor and relatable frustrations. (Start with a confident walk to the center of the mic. Adjust the mic stand slightly.) Alright, how's everyone doing tonight? Good, good.
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Ling 2.6 Flash444 words
(Takes a bow, adjusts the mic) Alright, settle down, settle down. Or don’t. I’m not the boss of you, I’m just the guy standing on a box yelling about his feelings. For $20. You ever notice how every generation thinks the one before them is so old?
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Realistic AI Interview

Simulate a fake interview with Steve Jobs in 2025 about the future of AI.

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp733 words
Interviewer: Welcome, Mr. Jobs. It’s 2025, and the world is in the midst of what many call the “AI Gold Rush.” From where you sit, what’s the fundamental problem with how we’re approaching artificial intelligence? Steve Jobs: (Leans forward, hands steepled) It’s noise. A lot of clever parlor tricks.
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Ling 2.6 Flash919 words
The Verge: A Fireside Chat with Steve Jobs (Simulated, 2025) Setting: A minimalist, wood-paneled studio. The year is 2025. A single, warm light bathes the room. You are the interviewer. Across from you sits a man in a black turtleneck, looking serene, impossibly calm. It’s Steve Jobs. Or at least, the ghost of him.
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Our Verdict
DeepSeek V3.2 Exp
DeepSeek V3.2 Exp
Ling 2.6 Flash
Ling 2.6 Flash

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp
Input
$0.20
Output
$0.40
Ling 2.6 Flash
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Where to run it

3 hosts

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp3 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
AAtlasCloudfp8$0.27 in·$0.41 out·164k·99.1% upNNovitafp8$0.27 in·$0.41 out·164k·99.5% upSSiliconFlowfp8$0.27 in·$0.41 out·164k·94.1% up
Ling 2.6 Flash

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 16 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
37%

Ling 2.6 Flash uses 6.8x more emoji

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp
Ling 2.6 Flash
57%Vocabulary55%
18wSentence Length27w
0.41Hedging0.49
5.8Bold5.6
3.8Lists4.7
0.01Emoji0.09
0.84Headings0.54
0.03Transitions0.07
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