Model Comparison

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

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

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 Distill Llama 70B ($0.10/1M tokens) is 5.0x cheaper than DeepSeek-R1-0528 ($0.50/1M tokens).

For output processing, DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B ($0.40/1M tokens) is 5.4x cheaper than DeepSeek-R1-0528 ($2.15/1M 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 Distill Llama 70B
Input tokens$0.10
Output tokens$0.40
Best providerDeepinfra
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1-0528
Input tokens$0.50
Output tokens$2.15
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 Distill Llama 70B
70.6Bparameters
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1-0528
671.0Bparameters
70.6B
DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B
671.0B
DeepSeek-R1-0528

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

MIT

Open weights

DeepSeek-R1-0528

MIT

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

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

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

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

Jan 20, 2025

1.4 years ago

DeepSeek-R1-0528

May 28, 2025

1.0 years ago

4mo newer

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

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

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Deepinfra
Input Price:Input: $0.10/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.40/1M

DeepSeek-R1-0528

deepinfra logo
Deepinfra
Input Price:Input: $0.50/1MOutput Price:Output: $2.15/1M
deepseek logo
DeepSeek
Input Price:Input: $0.55/1MOutput Price:Output: $2.19/1M
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Novita
Input Price:Input: $0.70/1MOutput Price:Output: $2.50/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

DeepSeek
Less expensive input tokens
Less expensive output tokens
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%)

Detailed Comparison

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

FAQ

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B supports 128K tokens and DeepSeek-R1-0528 supports 131K 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 Distill Llama 70B and DeepSeek-R1-0528?

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