DeepSeek v3.2 Exp vs DeepSeek Chat v3.1

DeepSeek-V3.2-Exp is an experimental large language model from DeepSeek, serving as an intermediate step between V3.1 and future architectures. It features DeepSeek Sparse Attention (DSA), a fine-grained sparse attention mechanism that enhances training and inference efficiency for long-context tasks while preserving high output quality.

DeepSeek-V3.1 is a 671B-parameter hybrid reasoning model (37B active), supporting both "thinking" and "non-thinking" modes via prompt templates. It extends DeepSeek-V3 with two-phase long-context training (up to 128K tokens) and uses FP8 microscaling for efficient inference. The model excels in tool use, code generation, and reasoning, with performance comparable to DeepSeek-R1 but with faster responses. It supports structured tool calling, code agents, and search agents, making it ideal for research and agentic workflows. Successor to DeepSeek V3-0324, it delivers strong performance across diverse tasks.