V4 Matching K3 at DeepSeek Pricing Would Be Massive
teortaxesTex · x · 2026-07-18
The author argues that if V4 can reach a performance level close to K3 at a "standard DeepSeek price," it will severely disrupt the current market.
He further interprets this as a move that will not only frustrate advocates for export controls but could also allow Whale to continue accumulating resources, ultimately growing into a true "national champion."
This is less about specific product details and more an analysis of model capability and pricing competition.
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