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Particle-1 Token Efficiency: Cheaper Coding or Just Fewer Tokens?
Particle-1, a tuned DeepSeek V4.1 Flash, claims 45% fewer tokens on coding tasks, cutting cost per task from $0.34 to $0.22. But price per token is higher, and the numbers are unverified. Here's what you should check before switching.
Arnab Biswas