Model Comparison

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B vs o1

Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks. DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B is 150.0x cheaper per token.

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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

2 benchmarks

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B outperforms in 1 benchmarks (AIME 2024), while o1 is better at 1 benchmark (GPQA).

Both models are evenly matched across the 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 150.0x cheaper than o1 ($15.00/1M tokens).

For output processing, DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B ($0.40/1M tokens) is 150.0x cheaper than o1 ($60.00/1M tokens).

In conclusion, o1 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 R1 Distill Llama 70B

Input tokens$0.10

Output tokens$0.40

Best providerDeepinfra

Input tokens$15.00

Output tokens$60.00

Best providerAzure

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Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

o1 accepts 200,000 input tokens compared to DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B's 128,000 tokens. DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B can generate longer responses up to 128,000 tokens, while o1 is limited to 100,000 tokens.

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

Input128,000 tokens

Output128,000 tokens

Input200,000 tokens

Output100,000 tokens

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License

Usage and distribution terms

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B is licensed under MIT, while o1 uses a proprietary license.

License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

MIT

Open weights

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B was released on 2025-01-20, while o1 was released on 2024-12-17.

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B is 1 month newer than o1.

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

Jan 20, 2025

1.3 years ago

1mo newer

Dec 17, 2024

1.4 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 Distill Llama 70B is available from DeepInfra. o1 is available from Azure, OpenAI.

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

Deepinfra

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

o1

Azure

Input Price:Input: $15.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $60.00/1M

OpenAI

Input Price:Input: $15.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $60.00/1M

* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

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DeepSeek

Less expensive input tokens

Less expensive output tokens

Has open weights

Higher AIME 2024 score (86.7% vs 74.3%)

o1

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OpenAI

Larger context window (200,000 tokens)

Higher GPQA score (78.0% vs 65.2%)

Detailed Comparison

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FAQ

Common questions about DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B vs o1.

Which is better, DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B or o1?

Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks. DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B is made by DeepSeek and o1 is made by OpenAI. 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 o1 in benchmarks?

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B scores MATH-500: 94.5%, AIME 2024: 86.7%, GPQA: 65.2%, LiveCodeBench: 57.5%. o1 scores GSM8k: 97.1%, MATH: 96.4%, GPQA Physics: 92.8%, MMLU: 91.8%, MGSM: 89.3%.

Is DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B cheaper than o1?

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B is 150.0x cheaper for input tokens. DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B costs $0.10/M input and $0.40/M output via deepinfra. o1 costs $15.00/M input and $60.00/M output via azure.

What are the context window sizes for DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B and o1?

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B supports 128K tokens and o1 supports 200K 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 o1?

Key differences include context window (128K vs 200K), input pricing ($0.10 vs $15.00/M), licensing (MIT vs Proprietary). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B and o1?

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B is developed by DeepSeek and o1 is developed by OpenAI.