Model Comparison

DeepSeek-R1-0528 vs DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

DeepSeek-R1-0528 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B is 5.2x cheaper per token.

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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

3 benchmarks

DeepSeek-R1-0528 outperforms in 3 benchmarks (AIME 2024, GPQA, LiveCodeBench), while DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B is better at 0 benchmarks.

DeepSeek-R1-0528 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B costs less

For input processing, DeepSeek-R1-0528 ($0.50/1M tokens) is 5.0x more expensive than DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B ($0.10/1M tokens).

For output processing, DeepSeek-R1-0528 ($2.15/1M tokens) is 5.4x more expensive than DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B ($0.40/1M tokens).

In conclusion, DeepSeek-R1-0528 is more expensive than DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B.*

* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens

Lowest available price from all providers
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DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1-0528
Input tokens$0.50
Output tokens$2.15
Best providerDeepinfra
DeepSeek
DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B
Input tokens$0.10
Output tokens$0.40
Best providerDeepinfra
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Model Size

Parameter count comparison

600.4B diff

DeepSeek-R1-0528 has 600.4B more parameters than DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B, making it 850.4% larger.

DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1-0528
671.0Bparameters
DeepSeek
DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B
70.6Bparameters
671.0B
DeepSeek-R1-0528
70.6B
DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

DeepSeek-R1-0528 accepts 131,072 input tokens compared to DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B's 128,000 tokens. DeepSeek-R1-0528 can generate longer responses up to 131,072 tokens, while DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B is limited to 128,000 tokens.

DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1-0528
Input131,072 tokens
Output131,072 tokens
DeepSeek
DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B
Input128,000 tokens
Output128,000 tokens
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License

Usage and distribution terms

Both models are licensed under MIT.

Both models share the same licensing terms, providing consistent usage rights.

DeepSeek-R1-0528

MIT

Open weights

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

MIT

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

DeepSeek-R1-0528 was released on 2025-05-28, while DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B was released on 2025-01-20.

DeepSeek-R1-0528 is 4 months newer than DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B.

DeepSeek-R1-0528

May 28, 2025

11 months ago

4mo newer
DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

Jan 20, 2025

1.3 years ago

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.

Unable to compare the recency of their training data.

No cutoff dates available

Provider Availability

DeepSeek-R1-0528 is available from DeepInfra, DeepSeek, Novita. DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B is available from DeepInfra.

DeepSeek-R1-0528

deepinfra logo
Deepinfra
Input Price:Input: $0.50/1MOutput Price:Output: $2.15/1M
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DeepSeek
Input Price:Input: $0.55/1MOutput Price:Output: $2.19/1M
novita logo
Novita
Input Price:Input: $0.70/1MOutput Price:Output: $2.50/1M

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

deepinfra logo
Deepinfra
Input Price:Input: $0.10/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.40/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

DeepSeek
Larger context window (131,072 tokens)
Higher AIME 2024 score (91.4% vs 86.7%)
Higher GPQA score (81.0% vs 65.2%)
Higher LiveCodeBench score (73.3% vs 57.5%)
DeepSeek
Less expensive input tokens
Less expensive output tokens

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1-0528
DeepSeek
DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

FAQ

Common questions about DeepSeek-R1-0528 vs DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B.

Which is better, DeepSeek-R1-0528 or DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B?

DeepSeek-R1-0528 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. DeepSeek-R1-0528 is made by DeepSeek and DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B is made by DeepSeek. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does DeepSeek-R1-0528 compare to DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B in benchmarks?

DeepSeek-R1-0528 scores MMLU-Redux: 93.4%, SimpleQA: 92.3%, AIME 2024: 91.4%, AIME 2025: 87.5%, MMLU-Pro: 85.0%. DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B scores MATH-500: 94.5%, AIME 2024: 86.7%, GPQA: 65.2%, LiveCodeBench: 57.5%.

Is DeepSeek-R1-0528 cheaper than DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B?

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B is 5.0x cheaper for input tokens. DeepSeek-R1-0528 costs $0.50/M input and $2.15/M output via deepinfra. DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B costs $0.10/M input and $0.40/M output via deepinfra.

What are the context window sizes for DeepSeek-R1-0528 and DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B?

DeepSeek-R1-0528 supports 131K tokens and DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B supports 128K tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between DeepSeek-R1-0528 and DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B?

Key differences include context window (131K vs 128K), input pricing ($0.50 vs $0.10/M). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.