DeepSeek Llama 3.3 70 B vs DeepSeek V3 0324: cost comparison
Prices updated 2026-10-28 · computed from live provider data
Short answer: DeepSeek V3 0324 is cheaper on a
3:1 input/output blend — $0.300 per million tokens versus
$0.300, a 0% difference.
Both offer the same 131,072-token context window, so cost is the deciding factor.
Head to head
| DeepSeek Llama 3.3 70 B | DeepSeek V3 0324 | |
|---|---|---|
| Input, per 1M tokens | $0.200 | $0.200 |
| Output, per 1M tokens | $0.600 | $0.600 |
| Blended 3:1, per 1M | $0.300 | $0.300 |
| Context window | 131,072 | 131,072 |
| Vendor | lambda_ai | lambda_ai |
Monthly cost at real volumes
| Workload (input / output) | DeepSeek Llama 3.3 70 B | DeepSeek V3 0324 |
|---|---|---|
| 1M in / 250K out | $0.350 | $0.350 |
| 10M in / 2.5M out | $3.50 | $3.50 |
| 100M in / 25M out | $35.00 | $35.00 |
Which should you pick?
Because the context windows are identical, the cheaper option is the better default. Choose DeepSeek V3 0324 unless you are already standardised on lambda_ai tooling and want to avoid a second integration.