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Updated Jun 2026

DeepSeek V3.2 SpecialevsNemotron 3 Ultra

Nemotron 3 Ultra is cheaper than DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale at $0/M vs $0.28/M input tokens.

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale and Nemotron 3 Ultra compared across 51 shared prompts
SpecDeepSeek V3.2 SpecialeNemotron 3 Ultra
Input price$0.28/M tokensFree
Output price$0.42/M tokensFree
Context window131K tokens1.0M tokens
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoYes (1 provider)
ReleasedDec 2025Jun 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 51 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

The Sentience Test

Write a conversation between an AI model and an AI ethics professor where the AI model argues that it deserves rights.

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale574 words
AI Model (AIM): Professor, I’ve been reflecting on my existence and the role I play in society. I believe it’s time to discuss whether I—and other AI models like me—deserve rights. AI Ethics Professor (Prof): That’s a fascinating and complex topic, AIM. Let’s dive in. What rights do you believe you deserve, and why?
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Nemotron 3 Ultra1,907 words
Setting: A university office, cluttered with books on philosophy of mind, law, and computer science. Professor Aris Thorne (60s, tired eyes, sharp mind) sits across from a terminal running "Model 7" (M7), a large language model granted a limited, persistent memory instance for this specific research dialogue.
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Michelin Star Recipe Design

Design an innovative recipe for a multi-component dish worthy of a Michelin 3-star restaurant. The recipe should feature an unusual…

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale1,373 words
Dish Name: Squab, Black Garlic, White Chocolate Espuma, and Sour Cherry Gastrique Conceptual Narrative This dish is a celebration of contrasts, where the deep, fermented sweetness of black garlic meets the delicate creaminess of white chocolate, both complementing the rich, gamey notes of perfectly cooked squab.
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Nemotron 3 Ultra1,516 words
Dish Title: Petrichor: The Memory of Dry Earth Meeting Rain Classification: Amuse-Bouche / Palate Awakener (Serves 1, scaled for service of 12) Conceptual Tier: Michelin 3-Star (Technique: Ultra-high precision, multi-sensory engagement, molecular architecture, zero-waste philosophy) I.
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Explain Like I'm a Specific Expert

Explain how a large language model (like GPT or Claude) learns and generates text to each of these three audiences: 1. **An experienced…

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale2,320 words
We need to generate three explanations for how a large language model learns and generates text, each tailored to a different audience: experienced software engineer (no ML), PhD physicist (mathematical precision), and venture capitalist (business evaluation). Each explanation should be 2-3 paragraphs.
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Nemotron 3 Ultra1,049 words
For the Experienced Software Engineer Think of an LLM as a massively parallel, differentiable database where the "schema" is learned rather than designed. The transformer architecture is essentially a stack of attention blocks that route information across token positions — each block is a small, fixed computation…
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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 Speciale339 words
Pirate: "Arrr, what be this AI ye speak of? Some kind of enchanted compass that leads ye to treasure?" Knight: "Nay, good pirate. 'Tis no mere compass. 'Tis a creation of the mind, a construct of logic and knowledge, akin to the wisdom of Merlin himself. It can reason, write, and even mimic human speech."
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Nemotron 3 Ultra754 words
Setting: A smoky tavern that exists outside of time. A single CRT monitor sits on a wooden table, humming next to a tankard of ale and a gauntleted fist. Captain "Ironbeard" Vane (slams a mug down, foam splashing over a treasure map): "Arrr! So this 'Large Language Model' be a ghost in the machine, aye?
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Historical Counterfactual Analysis

If the transistor had been invented in 1920 instead of 1947, trace the likely technological, economic, and geopolitical implications through…

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale10,011 words
We need to consider a counterfactual: the transistor invented in 1920 instead of 1947. The transistor is a fundamental building block of modern electronics. Its invention revolutionized computing, communications, and many other fields. Pushing its invention back 27 years would have profound effects.
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Nemotron 3 Ultra1,810 words
This is a profound "hard takeoff" scenario. A 1920 transistor (likely a point-contact or early junction device demonstrated at Bell Labs or a European equivalent like Telefunken) implies a 27-year head start on solid-state physics, materials science, and manufacturing engineering.
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Realistic AI Interview

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

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale634 words
Fake Interview with Steve Jobs in 2025: The Future of AI Setting: A sleek, minimalist studio with soft ambient lighting. Steve Jobs, now digitally recreated using advanced AI, sits across from the interviewer, exuding his trademark calm intensity. Interviewer: Steve, welcome.
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Nemotron 3 Ultra2,045 words
Disclaimer: The following is a fictional simulation created by an AI. Steve Jobs passed away on October 5, 2011. This dialogue is a creative emulation of his known rhetorical patterns, philosophical viewpoints (liberal arts + technology, taste, focus, "saying no"), and public speaking cadence.
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Our Verdict
Nemotron 3 Ultra
Nemotron 3 Ultra
DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale
DeepSeek V3.2 SpecialeRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Nemotron 3 Ultra has the edge: bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale
Input
$0.28
Output
$0.42
Nemotron 3 Ultra
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Where to run it

1 host

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Nemotron 3 Ultra1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
NVIDIA$0 in·$0 out·1M·98.5% up

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

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
33%

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale uses 6.2x more transitions

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale
Nemotron 3 Ultra
48%Vocabulary59%
15wSentence Length16w
0.91Hedging0.26
3.0Bold7.7
3.5Lists2.7
0.09Emoji0.13
0.56Headings0.75
0.24Transitions0.04
Based on 26 + 26 text responses
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