DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 vs Mistral Large 4
aka DeepSeek 1017 vs Mistral Large 4
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About this matchup
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 vs Mistral Large 4 in real side-by-side tests: 1 post from X where both got the same prompt. Judge coding ability from the actual outputs.
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 vs Mistral Large 4: which is better for coding?
Which is better for coding, DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 or Mistral Large 4?
None of the 1 post here names one of the two as the better result, so judge the outputs above for the work you care about.
What have DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 and Mistral Large 4 been tested on?
The most-viewed of the 1 post: mechanical lobster with at least 800 parts (@UFO2002616). Categories: 3D & Shaders.
How many side-by-side tests compare DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 and Mistral Large 4?
1 post from X, posted Nov 1, 2026, by @UFO2002616. Every one is listed above with its video and a link to its post on X.
Summary
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 and Mistral Large 4 appear together in 1 post on X: mechanical lobster with at least 800 parts (@UFO2002616). None of these posts report cost or time per model.
What each post reports
| Post | Model | Time | Cost | Tokens | Author’s verdict | Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical lobster with at least 800 parts@UFO2002616 | Mistral Large 4 | — | — | — | The poster says DeepSeek clearly beat Mistral Large 4 on this build. | X post |
| Mechanical lobster with at least 800 parts@UFO2002616 | DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 | — | — | — | — | X post |
Only numbers stated in each post. “—” means the post doesn’t say.
Quick facts
| Model | Vendor | Released | Input $/1M tokens | Output $/1M tokens | Context (tokens) | Official links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 | DeepSeek | 2026-10-17 | $0.30peak hours; off-peak is half price | $1.20peak hours; off-peak is half price | 1,000,000 | Release notes · Pricing |
| Mistral Large 4 | Mistral AI |
From the vendors’ official pages, checked 2026-10-19. Standard API list prices; each value links its source and a blank cell could not be verified. The archive’s own numbers above are what each post states.
Who won where
1- Mechanical lobster with at least 800 partsThe poster says DeepSeek clearly beat Mistral Large 4 on this build.— the author’s view, @UFO2002616 (paraphrased)
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