DeepSeek V3.2 Exp vs DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale
Side-by-side comparison of VRAM requirements, quantization, context length, and hardware compatibility.
Specifications
| DeepSeek V3.2 Exp | DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale | |
|---|---|---|
| Parameters | 685.4B | 685.4B |
| Context | 164K | 164K |
| Architecture | DeepseekV32ForCausalLM | DeepseekV32ForCausalLM |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Downloads | 178.9K | 12.2K |
| Released | — | — |
VRAM by Quantization: DeepSeek V3.2 Exp vs DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale
| Quantization | Bits | DeepSeek V3.2 Exp VRAM | DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2_K | 3.40 | 295.2 GB | 295.2 GB |
| Q3_K_M | 3.90 | 338.0 GB | 338.0 GB |
| Q3_K_S | 3.50 | 303.7 GB | 303.7 GB |
| Q4_0 | 4.00 | 346.6 GB | 346.6 GB |
| Q4_K_M | 4.80 | 415.1 GB | 415.1 GB |
| Q5_K_M | 5.70 | 492.2 GB | 492.2 GB |
| Q6_K | 6.60 | 569.3 GB | 569.3 GB |
| Q8_0 | 8.00 | 689.3 GB | 689.3 GB |
Verdict
DeepSeek V3.2 Exp is the more widely downloaded of the two.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which needs less VRAM, DeepSeek V3.2 Exp or DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale?
At Q4_K_M, DeepSeek V3.2 Exp needs 415.1 GB and DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale needs 415.1 GB, so DeepSeek V3.2 Exp is the lighter option to run locally.
- Which has a longer context window, DeepSeek V3.2 Exp or DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale?
DeepSeek V3.2 Exp supports 163,840 tokens and DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale supports 163,840 tokens.
- What is the difference between DeepSeek V3.2 Exp and DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale?
DeepSeek V3.2 Exp is a 685.4B model from DeepSeek (DeepSeek V3 family), while DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale is a 685.4B model from DeepSeek (DeepSeek V3 family). Compare their VRAM requirements above to see which fits your GPU or Mac.