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DeepSeek-V4-Flash vs DeepSeek-V4-Pro

DeepSeek-V4-Flash needs ~179.7 GB at Q4_K_M; DeepSeek-V4-Pro needs ~965 GB. That ~785.3 GB gap decides which hardware runs each; they differ on 1 of the 14 devices below.

Spec DeepSeek-V4-Flash DeepSeek-V4-Pro
Parameters284B MoE1600B MoE
Memory at Q4_K_M~179.7 GB~965 GB
Context window1000k1000k
LMArenanot rankednot ranked
LicenseMITMIT

Which devices run each

A representative spread across the memory range. Tap a verdict for the full breakdown.

Size at each quantization

Quant DeepSeek-V4-Flash DeepSeek-V4-Pro
Q2_K 118.9 GB* 670 GB*
Q3_K_M 138.8 GB* 782 GB*
Q4_K_M 174.87 GB 954.58 GB
Q5_K_M 202.4 GB* 1140 GB*
Q6_K 232.9 GB* 1312 GB*
Q8_0 302.27 GB 1671.82 GB
FP16 568 GB* 3200 GB*

* derived from bits-per-weight; unstarred sizes are measured GGUF files.

Bottom line

The larger DeepSeek-V4-Pro needs ~965 GB; DeepSeek-V4-Flash runs on lighter hardware at ~179.7 GB with more headroom and faster responses. Check each against your exact device: what runs DeepSeek-V4-Flash · what runs DeepSeek-V4-Pro.

FAQ

What is the difference in memory between DeepSeek-V4-Flash and DeepSeek-V4-Pro?

At Q4_K_M, DeepSeek-V4-Flash needs about 179.7 GB and DeepSeek-V4-Pro needs about 965 GB, a difference of ~785.3 GB.

Should I run DeepSeek-V4-Flash or DeepSeek-V4-Pro?

Run DeepSeek-V4-Pro if your hardware has the ~965 GB it needs and you want maximum quality; run DeepSeek-V4-Flash (~179.7 GB) for lighter hardware, faster responses, and more memory headroom.

Full breakdowns: DeepSeek-V4-Flash · DeepSeek-V4-Pro · all models × devices.

Sources

Memory figures are estimates at Q4_K_M, validated 2026-08-03. See methodology.