DeepSeek V4 Might Still Lag Slightly Behind Kimi K3
teortaxesTex · x · 2026-07-18
The author believes DeepSeek V4 could be stronger than many anticipate, though current test feedback suggests it will likely fall slightly short of Kimi K3.
They emphasize, however, that even if this holds true, V4 remains a "revolutionary" leap. The core intent of the post is to compare the relative strengths of the two models rather than discuss specific product features.
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