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  5. DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813vsSolar Mini 4
Updated Sep 2026

DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813vsSolar Mini 4

Solar Mini 4 is cheaper than DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 at $0.05/M vs $0.66/M input tokens.

DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 and Solar Mini 4 compared across 19 shared prompts
SpecDeepSeek V4 Pro 0813Solar Mini 4
Input price$0.66/M tokens$0.05/M tokens
Output price$1.98/M tokens$0.2/M tokens
Context window1.0M tokens524K tokens
WeightsOpen—
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedAug 2026Sep 2026
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 19 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

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 V4 Pro 08131,665 words
Littoral Caramelised Orkney Scallop, Smoked Bone Marrow Custard, White Miso Butterscotch, Sea Buckthorn & Finger Lime Gel, Nori Buckwheat Tuile, Dill Ash Serves 4 Conceptual Narrative This dish is built on an unusual but deeply logical pairing: the sweet, saline delicacy of a hand-dived scallop and the primal…
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Solar Mini 41,364 words
Chronos & Tides A Three-Component Study in Preservation, Precision, and Ephemeral Sensation Concept: A single plate that traces the lifecycle of an umami-rich flavor profile through three distinct temporal states: fermented (time in), precision-cooked (time controlled), and volatile (time suspended).
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Mini LBO Underwrite

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

DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813427 words
Assumptions used Term Loan amortization = 1.0% of original $480m = $4.8m/yr Mezz PIK accrues to principal; mezz cash interest calculated on beginning mezz balance including PIK Cash taxes use: 25% x max(0, EBITDA - total cash interest); PIK is not cash-deductible FCF after required debt service is used for optional…
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Solar Mini 41,718 words
518.51935 New TL: 276.34682 - 86.82747 = 189.51935 Mezz: PIK 194.8377888 * 0.02 = 3.896755776 New Mezz: 194.8377888 + 3.896755776 = 198.734544576 Ending Balances: TL: 189.52 Mezz: 198.73 Total Debt: 388.25 Exit (End of FY2030): Exit EBITDA: 206.6252668 Exit Multiple: 10.5x Exit EV: 206.6252668 * 10.5 = 2,169.5653014…
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Debug This Architecture

Here's the architecture for a real-time collaborative document editor (like Google Docs): **System Overview:** - Frontend: React SPA with…

DeepSeek V4 Pro 08131,701 words
This architecture as described would have serious consistency, availability, and security problems for a real-time collaborative editor. The biggest root causes are client-clock last-write-wins, paragraph-level overwrites, server-local WebSocket fanout, database polling, full-snapshot writes, and CDN caching of API…
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Solar Mini 41,165 words
Here’s a systematic breakdown of the architectural weaknesses, failure modes, and scaling bottlenecks in your design, along with specific solutions and their trade-offs. Real-Time Synchronization & WebSocket Affinity Issue: Round-robin load balancing is stateless, but WebSockets are stateful and long-lived.
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Beginner's Longevity Plan

Outline a simple, actionable 1-month plan for someone starting their journey towards better health and longevity. Focus on 3 key areas…

DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813448 words
1-Month Beginner Plan for Health & Longevity Focus areas: Nutrition — add whole foods, protein, and water. Movement — daily walking plus beginner strength. Recovery — sleep and stress management. Week 1: Start Small Area Action Nutrition Add one fist-sized serving of vegetables to one meal per day.
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Solar Mini 4669 words
Here is a simple, actionable 1-month plan designed for beginners. The focus is on consistency over intensity, meaning small, sustainable changes are better than drastic overhauls that are hard to maintain. The 3 Key Pillars Nutrition: Focus on adding good things rather than strictly restricting.
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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 V4 Pro 0813152 words
Golden Hour Crispy Chickpeas Serves 2–3 as a snack or side Prep: 5 min Cook: 25–30 min Ingredients (7 common pantry items) 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon olive oil ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper…
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Solar Mini 4266 words
🌟 Golden Chickpea & Rice Skillet This comforting one-pot dish combines hearty chickpeas, tender rice, and a warm blend of spices. It's a perfect way to use up pantry staples for a quick, flavorful meal.
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Advanced Investment Memo (IC Memo)

You are writing an internal investment committee memo for a long/short equity fund. Company (fictional): LedgerLift (ticker: LLLT) – B2B…

DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813908 words
IC Memo: LedgerLift (LLLT) Recommendation: Short 12-month PT range: $25–$31 (probability-weighted DCF ~$29) Thesis: LLLT is a high-quality SaaS compounder, but at $46 the market is pricing roughly 6.5% terminal growth or ~6.3% WACC in our base model, leaving no margin for error.
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Solar Mini 4347 words
Investment Committee Memo: LedgerLift (LLLT) To: Investment Committee From: Research Date: October 26, 2023 Subject: Long/Short Recommendation: LedgerLift (LLLT) Recommendation Action: Long 12-Month PT Range: $55 – $65 Thesis: LedgerLift demonstrates best-in-class SaaS metrics (123% NRR, 94% gross retention) within a…
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Our Verdict
DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813
DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813
Solar Mini 4
Solar Mini 4Runner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 has the edge: bigger model tier, bigger context window, major provider backing.

Solar Mini 4 costs 9.9x less per token.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813
Input
$0.66
Output
$1.98
Solar Mini 4
Input
$0.05
13× cheaper
Output
$0.20
9.9× cheaper

Solar Mini 4 is cheaper on both: 13× input, 9.9× output.

Where to run it

23 hosts, cheapest first

DeepSeek V4 Pro 081322 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
Baidu Qianfanfp8$0.35 in·$1.05 out·1M·100% upWWafer$0.35 in·$2.90 out·1M·99.6% upIIonstream$0.39 in·$2.88 out·1M·99.8% upSSail Researchfp4$0.40 in·$4.30 out·1M·99.9% upSStreamLake$0.46 in·$1.39 out·1M·99.8% upNNovitafp8$0.99 in·$2.97 out·1M·100% up
16 more hostsFewer hosts
GGMI Cloudfp8$1.06 in·$3.17 out·1M·99.8% upNNextBitfp8$1.06 in·$3.17 out·1M·99.9% upAlibaba Cloud$1.12 in·$3.37 out·1M·99.5% upDDeepInfrafp8$1.30 in·$2.60 out·1M·99.7% upCCoreWeavefp8$1.31 in·$3.96 out·1M·99.8% upAAtlasCloudfp8$1.32 in·$3.96 out·1M·99.4% upBBasetenfp4$1.32 in·$3.96 out·1M·99.3% upCloudflare Workers AI$1.32 in·$3.96 out·1M·98.5% upDeepSeek$1.32 in·$3.96 out·1M·100% upDDigitalOcean$1.32 in·$3.96 out·1M·99.9% upFFireworks$1.32 in·$3.96 out·1M·98.9% upPParasailfp8$1.32 in·$3.96 out·1M·99.7% upSSiliconFlowfp8$1.32 in·$3.96 out·1M·99.5% upTTogether$1.32 in·$3.96 out·1M·99.1% upPPhala$1.45 in·$4.36 out·1M·99% upVVenice$1.65 in·$4.95 out·1M·99.6% up
Solar Mini 41 host
HostInOutContextUptime
UUpstage$0.05 in·$0.20 out·524k·100% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 25 Sep 2026.

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DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 is developed by DeepSeek while Solar Mini 4 is developed by Upstage. DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 has a 1.0M token context window vs Solar Mini 4's 524K. You can compare their actual outputs across 19 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 and Solar Mini 4 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 19 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 costs $0.66/M input tokens and Solar Mini 4 costs $0.05/M input tokens. Solar Mini 4 is $0.61/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

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