--- author: "Umesh Malik" canonical: "https://umesh-malik.com/blog/tag/llms" description: "Explore articles tagged with LLMs by Umesh Malik — AI Engineer, LLM & GenAI Developer. Learn LLMs best practices, practical tips, and in-depth guides." title: "Umesh Malik's Blog - LLMs Articles | LLMs Tutorials" tokens: 927 generator: "scripts/generate-page-markdown.mjs" --- [← Back to Blog](https://umesh-malik.com/blog) # LLMs 7 articles [![DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 agent benchmark results compared against the preview build and V4-Pro Preview](https://umesh-malik.com/blog/deepseek-v4-flash-0731-benchmarks-cover.png) LLM Engineering • Aug 1, 2026 ### DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 Benchmarks: 13B Active Beats 1.6T DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 benchmarks: same 284B/13B architecture as the preview, re-post-trained only — and it beats the 1.6T V4-Pro Preview on nine agent tests. 9 min read Read more →](https://umesh-malik.com/blog/deepseek-v4-flash-0731-benchmarks) [![Kimi K3 vs Claude Fable 5 head-to-head showing benchmarks, pricing, and where the open 2.8T model wins](https://umesh-malik.com/blog/kimi-k3-vs-fable-5-cover.png) LLM Engineering • Jul 19, 2026 ### Kimi K3 vs Claude Fable 5: When the Open Model Is Worth the Switch Kimi K3 beats Claude Fable 5 on cost by a wide margin and loses on agentic tasks. The benchmarks that decide it, and how to run K3 where it actually wins. 6 min read Read more →](https://umesh-malik.com/blog/kimi-k3-vs-claude-fable-5) [![GPT-5.6 Sol vs Terra vs Luna comparison showing price, coding strength, and cost per task](https://umesh-malik.com/blog/gpt-5-6-sol-terra-luna-cover.png) LLM Engineering • Jul 11, 2026 ### GPT-5.6 Sol vs Terra vs Luna: The Routing Strategy That Cuts Cost GPT-5.6 Sol vs Terra vs Luna compared on price, coding, latency, and cost per task — plus a routing strategy that cuts your bill without wrecking quality. 5 min read Read more →](https://umesh-malik.com/blog/gpt-5-6-sol-vs-terra-vs-luna) [![OpenAI GPT-5.6 family showing Sol, Terra, and Luna tiers with benchmarks, pricing, and 1.05M context](https://umesh-malik.com/blog/gpt-5-6-cover.png) LLM Engineering • Jul 11, 2026 ### GPT-5.6 API: Pricing, Thinking Modes, and the Shared Context Trap GPT-5.6 API pricing ($1-$30/1M), the Ultra and Max thinking modes, and a 1.05M context window that is shared — with the fine print that breaks agent loops. 10 min read Read more →](https://umesh-malik.com/blog/openai-gpt-5-6-sol-terra-luna-guide) [![OpenAI GPT-5.4 overview showing professional work, coding, computer use, and 1M context](https://umesh-malik.com/blog/gpt-5-4-cover.png) LLM Engineering • Mar 6, 2026 ### GPT-5.4 for Agents: Computer Use, MCP Tool Calls, and Real Pricing GPT-5.4's native computer use and MCP tool calls are the real upgrade for agents. What holds up in a loop, what the 1M context costs, and how Pro compares. 12 min read Read more →](https://umesh-malik.com/blog/openai-gpt-5-4-complete-guide) [![OpenAI GPT-5.3 Instant overview showing three key improvements: fewer refusals, better web answers, and smoother conversational tone](https://umesh-malik.com/blog/gpt-5-3-instant-cover.png) LLM Engineering • Mar 4, 2026 ### OpenAI GPT-5.3 Instant: 26.8% Fewer Hallucinations, Reduced Refusals, and Better Web Answers GPT-5.3 Instant brings 26.8% fewer hallucinations, fewer needless refusals, and better web-sourced answers — what changed and why it matters for devs. 10 min read Read more →](https://umesh-malik.com/blog/openai-gpt-5-3-instant-fewer-refusals-better-answers) [![DeepSeek V4 launch preview showing AI model race between China-first chips and U.S. rivals](https://umesh-malik.com/blog/deepseek-v4-release-cover.png) LLM Engineering • Mar 1, 2026 ### DeepSeek V4 vs US AI Models: Benchmarks, Architecture, and What It Means for the Industry DeepSeek V4 is expected in early March 2026. Here is what is confirmed, what remains unverified, and how it challenges U.S. AI rivals. 10 min read Read more →](https://umesh-malik.com/blog/deepseek-v4-release-challenge-us-ai-rivals)