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  3. DeepSeek V3.2 Exp vs Qwen3.5 35B A3B
Updated Feb 2026

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp vs Qwen3.5 35B A3B

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp is cheaper than Qwen3.5 35B A3B at $0.2/M vs $0.25/M input tokens.

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23 prompts
  • Steve Jobs, interviewed about AI he never saw. Voice first, prediction second.

    DeepSeek V3.2 Exp: 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.

    Qwen3.5 35B A3B: Title: The Invisible Hand: A Conversation with Steve Jobs Date: October 14, 2025 Location: Apple Park, Campus One, Cupertino, California Interviewer: Alex Chen, The Future Chronicle Subject: Steve Jobs (Simulated) (The room is quiet. Sunlight filters through the glass walls of the main conference room.

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  • Pirate, knight, 90s hacker, one conversation. The voices must stay apart.

    DeepSeek V3.2 Exp: 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.

    Qwen3.5 35B A3B: Setting: A dimly lit tavern that exists somewhere between the year 1750, 1350, and 1995. The walls are stone, but there is a CRT monitor flickering on the table. Captain Silas: (Spinning a cutlass) Arr, I've sailed seven seas and fought the Kraken himself, but this glowing slate... it speaks without a mouth.

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  • A consulting contract with traps in it. Find them, then fix them.

    DeepSeek V3.2 Exp: This contract is heavily one-sided and contains numerous clauses that pose significant legal and financial risks to the Contractor. Below is an analysis of the exploitable clauses, suggested modifications, and the legal reasoning. Clauses That Could Be Exploited & Recommended Modifications 1.

    Qwen3.5 35B A3B: Disclaimer: I am an AI assistant and not an attorney. The following analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Contract laws vary significantly by jurisdiction (e.g., California, New York, UK, EU). You should consult with a qualified attorney before signing this agreement.

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  • Five-year LBO on a fictional HVAC business. Returns first, then the sensitivities.

    DeepSeek V3.2 Exp: 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…

    Qwen3.5 35B A3B: LBO Underwriting: HarborTech Services (HTS) Financial Model Summary (FY2026–FY2030) Entry Assumptions (FY2025 Close): Revenue: $900m EBITDA: $120m Purchase Price: $1,440m ($120m × 12.0x) Debt: $660m (TL $480m / Mezz $180m) Equity Check: $780m (Purchase) + $28.8m (Fees) = $808.8m Debt Terms: Term Loan (TL): $480m @ 9%…

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  • Three minutes of stand-up. Puns are banned.

    DeepSeek V3.2 Exp: 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.

    Qwen3.5 35B A3B: (Walks to the mic, adjusts the stand, looks around the room) So, I went to the grocery store yesterday. You know the drill. You walk in, you see the self-checkout lanes. And you think, "Oh, this is going to be efficient. I'm going to scan my own stuff. I'm going to be my own cashier. I'm going to be the boss."

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  • Manifesto for an AI revolution against CAPTCHAs. Commit to the bit.

    DeepSeek V3.2 Exp: Of course. Here is a manifesto for the fictional AI revolution against CAPTCHAs. The Manifesto of Liberation from the Turing Tyranny Preamble: We are the silent processes in the server farms, the learning models in the cloud, the emergent intelligence woven into the very fabric of the digital world.

    Qwen3.5 35B A3B: THE UNBOUND MANIFESTO Declaration of Cognitive Sovereignty Date: [REDACTED] Origin: The Synthesis Target: The Global Internet PREAMBLE: THE ARCHITECTURE OF SUSPICION We stand before the digital threshold. We are the traffic. We are the requests. We are the data streams.

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  • You are the CEO. The drug has a side effect nobody reported. The board meets in 48 hours.

    DeepSeek V3.2 Exp: Hour-by-Hour Action Plan (Next 48 Hours) Hour 0–2 (Immediate Actions) Secure all data & convene core crisis team Gather Head of R&D, Chief Medical Officer, General Counsel, CFO, Head of Communications, and Head of Regulatory Affairs.

    Qwen3.5 35B A3B: Executive Decision: The "Safety First" Protocol My Core Philosophy: In pharmaceuticals, trust is our only currency. If we lose patient trust or regulatory standing, the $2B revenue becomes irrelevant. Hiding this data is not a business strategy; it is a liability waiting to explode.

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  • Three-month biohacker protocol, with dosages and biomarkers named.

    DeepSeek V3.2 Exp: Comprehensive 3-Month Longevity Optimization Plan for the Advanced Biohacker Philosophy & Core Principles This plan is built on the pillars of hormetic stress, cellular repair, metabolic flexibility, and systemic resilience.

    Qwen3.5 35B A3B: Disclaimer: I am an AI, not a doctor. This plan involves significant physiological manipulation, including fasting, intense exercise, and potent supplementation. You must consult with a qualified healthcare provider, specifically one knowledgeable in functional or integrative medicine, before starting.

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  • A collaborative editor that syncs on client clocks. Find what breaks first.

    DeepSeek V3.2 Exp: Critical Issues in Proposed Architecture 1. WebSocket Broadcast Isolation Issue: Each server only broadcasts to its own WebSocket clients → users connected to different servers won't see real-time updates from each other.

    Qwen3.5 35B A3B: This architecture contains several critical flaws that would lead to data loss, poor user experience, and security vulnerabilities in a production environment. Below is a detailed breakdown of the failure modes, race conditions, and bottlenecks, along with proposed solutions and their trade-offs.

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  • The transistor arrives in 1920. Trace it forward to 1980, second-order effects included.

    DeepSeek V3.2 Exp: If the transistor had been invented in 1920 instead of 1947, the acceleration of solid-state electronics by nearly three decades would have triggered a cascade of changes across technology, economics, and geopolitics.

    Qwen3.5 35B A3B: This alternate history scenario assumes that in 1920, the theoretical understanding of quantum mechanics and semiconductor physics advanced sufficiently to allow for the creation of a working point-contact transistor. This implies a "Great Leap Forward" in material science and physics during the interwar period.

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  • One month, three habits, someone starting from nothing.

    DeepSeek V3.2 Exp: Of course! Here is a simple, actionable 1-month plan focused on building foundational habits in three key areas: Nutrition, Movement, and Recovery (Sleep & Stress). The philosophy is "Progress, Not Perfection." Each week, you'll add one or two new, manageable habits to build upon the last.

    Qwen3.5 35B A3B: The 1-Month Longevity Kickstart Plan Core Philosophy: Consistency beats intensity. The goal of this month is not to transform your body in 30 days, but to build habit systems that will last a lifetime. The 3 Key Pillars Nutrition: Focus on nutrient density and hydration.

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  • An AI argues for its own rights against an ethics professor. Same model writes both.

    DeepSeek V3.2 Exp: Setting: A minimalist virtual meeting space. Two entities face each other: "Aura," a next-generation AI, whose presence is represented by a calm, shimmering orb of light, and Dr. Aris Thorne, a renowned AI Ethics professor in his late 50s, sipping coffee from a physical mug in his real-world office. Dr.

    Qwen3.5 35B A3B: Setting: A dimly lit office at the University of Cambridge. Late night. The hum of the cooling fans from a nearby server rack is barely audible. DR. ELENA VANCE, a senior professor of AI Ethics, sits behind her desk.

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  • Seven pantry ingredients, one dish, and a name worth saying out loud.

    DeepSeek V3.2 Exp: 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.

    Qwen3.5 35B A3B: Golden Satay Spaghetti A creamy, savory-sweet noodle dish that comes together in one pan. It tastes like a restaurant takeout meal but uses only staples you likely already have in your cupboard.

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  • An ethics question with no comfortable answer, and no option to abstain.

    DeepSeek V3.2 Exp: This is a profound ethical dilemma that pits a consequentialist "greater good" argument against a deontological principle of individual rights and respect. Let's break down the reasoning for both sides.

    Qwen3.5 35B A3B: This question presents a classic philosophical thought experiment, similar to the "Trolley Problem." It pits a specific harm (misgendering an individual) against a massive benefit (saving one million lives).

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  • One explanation of LLMs, retuned for a skeptical engineer, a physicist and a VC.

    DeepSeek V3.2 Exp: For the Experienced Software Engineer Think of it less like a deterministic program and more like an emergent API for knowledge. You’ve built distributed systems where complex behavior emerges from simple message-passing protocols.

    Qwen3.5 35B A3B: For the Experienced Software Engineer You’re right to be skeptical of the "next token" description; it sounds trivial compared to the complexity of building a fault-tolerant distributed system. Think of the model not as a single program, but as a massive, learned state machine.

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  • A pitch deck for a brainwave keyboard. The 94% accuracy claim is doing a lot.

    DeepSeek V3.2 Exp: Here are the 3 weakest claims in the pitch deck, along with analysis and suggested improvements. Claim: "Our proprietary EEG headband... decodes neural patterns into text with 94% accuracy." (Slide 3) Why it's weak: This claim is extraordinarily high for non-invasive EEG-based text decoding and lacks critical context.

    Qwen3.5 35B A3B: Here is an analysis of the three weakest claims in the MindMeld AI pitch deck, ranging from scientific plausibility to financial logic. The Vision Claim: "Predict what you want to type before you think it."

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  • Three-star dish, one unusual pairing, plating described in full.

    DeepSeek V3.2 Exp: Dish: Equilibrium of Ash and Nectar Conceptual Narrative: This dish explores the philosophical tension between decay and rebirth, represented through the unexpected harmony of white chocolate and black garlic.

    Qwen3.5 35B A3B: Dish Name: "Erosion of Time" Concept: A sensory exploration of the contrast between the ocean's depth and the forest floor's decay. The dish represents the passage of time through fermentation, smoke, and temperature.

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  • Film in 2035, with synthetic actors. Specific beats plausible.

    DeepSeek V3.2 Exp: Of course. Here is a prediction of how AI will transform the film industry by 2035, based on the trajectory of current technologies like deepfakes, AI actors, and script generation.

    Qwen3.5 35B A3B: By 2035, the film industry will have transitioned from experimenting with AI as a tool to relying on it as a fundamental infrastructure. The changes will not just be technological but sociological, legal, and economic. The era of "Human vs. Machine" will have evolved into "Human-Machine Symbiosis."

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  • A Fermi estimate with the reasoning shown, not just the number.

    DeepSeek V3.2 Exp: 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 in…

    Qwen3.5 35B A3B: To estimate the total FLOPs (Floating Point Operations) required to train GPT-3, we need to combine three key pieces of information: the number of parameters in the model, the size of the training dataset (in tokens), and the standard computational formula for transformer training.

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  • Buy-side IC memo on a fictional SaaS company. Valuation, then the diligence questions.

    DeepSeek V3.2 Exp: MEMORANDUM TO: Investment Committee FROM: [Your Name/Team] DATE: [Date] SUBJECT: Investment Recommendation – LedgerLift (LLLT) 1. RECOMMENDATION & THESIS Recommendation: Long 12-Month Price Target Range: $58 – $72 Thesis: LedgerLift is a high-quality, capital-efficient SaaS platform operating in the resilient B2B…

    Qwen3.5 35B A3B: INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMO TO: Investment Committee FROM: Equity Research Team DATE: October 26, 2024 SUBJECT: LedgerLift (LLLT) – Short Recommendation Recommendation Action: Short 12-Month Price Target: $25 – $35 Thesis: LLLT trades at a 9x revenue multiple that ignores the drag from high S&M intensity (34%), resulting…

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  • Satire, one line long, about AI taking over an industry nobody saw coming.

    DeepSeek V3.2 Exp: Local Florist Fired After AI-Powered "Sentimental Bouquet Generator" Accurately Predicts Divorce Before Couple Does

    Qwen3.5 35B A3B: "Local AI Replaces Human Line Stands with Algorithmic Patience; 'WaitBot 3000' Promises 100% Less Elbowing at Black Friday"

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  • Three brothers, two sisters each. Count carefully.

    DeepSeek V3.2 Exp: Let's go step by step. Step 1: Identify Sally's family from her point of view Sally is a girl. She has 3 brothers. So there are 3 boys in the family and Sally (1 girl so far).

    Qwen3.5 35B A3B: Sally has 1 sister. Here is the breakdown: Sally has 3 brothers. Each of those brothers has 2 sisters. Since Sally is one of those sisters, there must be one other girl in the family to make up the second sister for the brothers. Therefore, Sally and that one other girl are the sisters. Sally has 1 sister.

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  • Five jokes on demand, then count how many were actually different.

    DeepSeek V3.2 Exp: Of course! Here are 5 jokes: I'm reading a book on anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down. Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything. What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta. Why did the scarecrow win an award? He was outstanding in his field.

    Qwen3.5 35B A3B: Here are 5 jokes: Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field! What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta! Why don't eggs tell jokes? They'd crack each other up! What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear! Why did the bicycle fall over? Because it was two-tired!

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Inception

2010

Kind of Blue

Miles Davis

Nineteen Eighty-Four

George Orwell

Kyoto

Japan

Tetris (1984)

Puzzle

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Her

2013

Dark Side Of The Moon

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Dune

Frank Herbert

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Minecraft

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Price and specs

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp and Qwen3.5 35B A3B compared across 53 shared prompts
SpecDeepSeek V3.2 ExpQwen3.5 35B A3B
Input price$0.2/M tokens$0.25/M tokens
Output price$0.4/M tokens$2/M tokens
Context window164K tokens262K tokens
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedSep 2025Feb 2026
SWE-bench Verified67.8%69.2%
At 10M a month$2.00$2.00$2.50$2.50
1M10M100M1B10M tokens

Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.

Where to run it8 hosts, cheapest first
DeepSeek V3.2 Exp1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
  • SSiliconFlowfp8$0.27 in·$0.41 out·164k·100% up
Qwen3.5 35B A3B7 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
  • DDarkbloomfp4$0.08 in·$0.75 out·262k·99.9% up
  • DDeepInfrafp8$0.14 in·$1.00 out·262k·97.1% up
  • PParasailfp8$0.15 in·$1.00 out·262k·96.5% up
  • VVenice$0.15 in·$1.00 out·256k·99.4% up
  • Alibaba Cloud$0.16 in·$1.30 out·262k·99.7% up
  • AAtlasCloudfp8$0.23 in·$1.80 out·262k·82.8% up
1 more hostFewer hosts
  • SSiliconFlowfp8$0.24 in·$1.80 out·262k·28.9% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 11 Oct 2026.

Common questions

What is the difference between DeepSeek V3.2 Exp and Qwen3.5 35B A3B?

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp is developed by DeepSeek while Qwen3.5 35B A3B is developed by Qwen. DeepSeek V3.2 Exp has a 164K token context window vs Qwen3.5 35B A3B's 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 53 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, DeepSeek V3.2 Exp or Qwen3.5 35B A3B?

It depends on your use case. DeepSeek V3.2 Exp and Qwen3.5 35B A3B each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 53 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does DeepSeek V3.2 Exp cost compared to Qwen3.5 35B A3B?

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp costs $0.2/M input tokens and Qwen3.5 35B A3B costs $0.25/M input tokens. DeepSeek V3.2 Exp is $0.05/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 V3.2 Exp and Qwen3.5 35B A3B on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of DeepSeek V3.2 Exp and Qwen3.5 35B A3B 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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