Model Comparison

DeepSeek-R1-0528 vs Phi 4 Mini Reasoning

DeepSeek-R1-0528 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

1 benchmarks

DeepSeek-R1-0528 outperforms in 1 benchmarks (GPQA), while Phi 4 Mini Reasoning is better at 0 benchmarks.

DeepSeek-R1-0528 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

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Model Size

Parameter count comparison

667.2B diff

DeepSeek-R1-0528 has 667.2B more parameters than Phi 4 Mini Reasoning, making it 17557.9% larger.

DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1-0528
671.0Bparameters
Microsoft
Phi 4 Mini Reasoning
3.8Bparameters
671.0B
DeepSeek-R1-0528
3.8B
Phi 4 Mini Reasoning

Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Only DeepSeek-R1-0528 specifies input context (131,072 tokens). Only DeepSeek-R1-0528 specifies output context (131,072 tokens).

DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1-0528
Input131,072 tokens
Output131,072 tokens
Microsoft
Phi 4 Mini Reasoning
Input- tokens
Output- 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

Phi 4 Mini Reasoning

MIT

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

DeepSeek-R1-0528 was released on 2025-05-28, while Phi 4 Mini Reasoning was released on 2025-04-30.

DeepSeek-R1-0528 is 1 month newer than Phi 4 Mini Reasoning.

DeepSeek-R1-0528

May 28, 2025

1.0 years ago

4w newer
Phi 4 Mini Reasoning

Apr 30, 2025

1.1 years ago

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Phi 4 Mini Reasoning has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2025-02-01, while DeepSeek-R1-0528's cutoff date is not specified.

We can confirm Phi 4 Mini Reasoning's training data extends to 2025-02-01, but cannot make a direct comparison without DeepSeek-R1-0528's cutoff date.

DeepSeek-R1-0528

Phi 4 Mini Reasoning

Feb 2025

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Larger context window (131,072 tokens)
Higher GPQA score (81.0% vs 52.0%)

No standout differentiators in the data we have for this pair.

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1-0528
Microsoft
Phi 4 Mini Reasoning

FAQ

Common questions about DeepSeek-R1-0528 vs Phi 4 Mini Reasoning.

Which is better, DeepSeek-R1-0528 or Phi 4 Mini Reasoning?

DeepSeek-R1-0528 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. DeepSeek-R1-0528 is made by DeepSeek and Phi 4 Mini Reasoning is made by Microsoft. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does DeepSeek-R1-0528 compare to Phi 4 Mini Reasoning 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%. Phi 4 Mini Reasoning scores MATH-500: 94.6%, AIME: 57.5%, GPQA: 52.0%.

What are the context window sizes for DeepSeek-R1-0528 and Phi 4 Mini Reasoning?

DeepSeek-R1-0528 supports 131K tokens and Phi 4 Mini Reasoning supports an unknown number of tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

Who makes DeepSeek-R1-0528 and Phi 4 Mini Reasoning?

DeepSeek-R1-0528 is developed by DeepSeek and Phi 4 Mini Reasoning is developed by Microsoft.