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DeepSeek Coder vs DeepSeek V3 Base

DeepSeek DeepSeek Coder vs DeepSeek DeepSeek V3 Base — side-by-side specs.

DeepSeek
DeepSeek Coder
DeepSeek
DeepSeek V3 Base
Overview
CompanyDeepSeekDeepSeek
Release dateNov 2 2023Dec 2024
Model type
Open sourceYesYes
Specifications
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Timeline
Release gapDeepSeek Coder shipped 395 days before DeepSeek V3 Base

Which is better: DeepSeek Coder or DeepSeek V3 Base?

DeepSeek Coder and DeepSeek V3 Base don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks, so there's no direct head-to-head comparison. DeepSeek Coder shipped 395 days before DeepSeek V3 Base, so benchmark comparisons should account for the intervening progress.

Published specifications for these two models are limited — see each model page for the latest details.

Direct benchmark comparisons are unavailable — DeepSeek Coder and DeepSeek V3 Base don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks.

Frequently asked questions

When was DeepSeek Coder released?
DeepSeek Coder was released by DeepSeek on Nov 2 2023.
When was DeepSeek V3 Base released?
DeepSeek V3 Base was released by DeepSeek on Dec 2024.

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