DeepSeek-Coder-V2
Analysis Summary
DeepSeek-Coder-V2 launched in June 2024 as a dedicated coding model from DeepSeek. Only an intelligence index of 5.1 is available in the benchmark data, which limits confident assessment of its current standing relative to the broader field.
For businesses, the lack of coding index and agentic data makes it difficult to recommend over better-documented alternatives. DeepSeek's later releases, including R1 and V2.5, provide more complete benchmark profiles and stronger measured performance.
This model may retain niche value for teams already integrated with it, but new deployments targeting coding capability should evaluate more recent and better-benchmarked options from DeepSeek or other providers.
Assessed June 30, 2026
Editorial notes
DeepSeek-Coder-V2 is a 2024 coding-focused model from DeepSeek with limited benchmark coverage beyond its intelligence index, superseded by later DeepSeek releases.
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Performance Profile
How DeepSeek-Coder-V2 compares
DeepSeek-Coder-V2 ranks #312 of 385 AI models we track for overall intelligence. DeepSeek-Coder-V2 is currently free to use via OpenRouter.
Benchmark Scores
Intelligence
Benchmark data from Artificial Analysis and Hugging Face
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Model Information
| Provider | DeepSeek |
| Release Date | June 17, 2024 |
| Status | Active |
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Frequently asked questions about DeepSeek-Coder-V2
How much does DeepSeek-Coder-V2 cost?
DeepSeek-Coder-V2 is currently available for free via OpenRouter.
Who created DeepSeek-Coder-V2?
DeepSeek-Coder-V2 is developed by DeepSeek and was released on June 17, 2024.
