Model Comparison

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B vs DeepSeek-R1

Comparing DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B and DeepSeek-R1 across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.

Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

No common benchmarks found

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B and DeepSeek-R1 don't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.

Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B costs less

For input processing, DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B ($0.12/1M tokens) is 4.6x cheaper than DeepSeek-R1 ($0.55/1M tokens).

For output processing, DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B ($0.18/1M tokens) is 12.2x cheaper than DeepSeek-R1 ($2.19/1M tokens).

In conclusion, DeepSeek-R1 is more expensive than DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B.*

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

Lowest available price from all providers
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DeepSeek
DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B
Input tokens$0.12
Output tokens$0.18
Best providerDeepinfra
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1
Input tokens$0.55
Output tokens$2.19
Best providerDeepSeek
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Model Size

Parameter count comparison

638.2B diff

DeepSeek-R1 has 638.2B more parameters than DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B, making it 1945.7% larger.

DeepSeek
DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B
32.8Bparameters
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1
671.0Bparameters
32.8B
DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B
671.0B
DeepSeek-R1

Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

DeepSeek-R1 accepts 131,072 input tokens compared to DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B's 128,000 tokens. DeepSeek-R1 can generate longer responses up to 131,072 tokens, while DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B is limited to 128,000 tokens.

DeepSeek
DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B
Input128,000 tokens
Output128,000 tokens
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1
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 Qwen 32B

MIT

Open weights

DeepSeek-R1

MIT

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Both models were released on 2025-01-20.

They likely represent similar generations of model development.

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B

Jan 20, 2025

1.2 years ago

DeepSeek-R1

Jan 20, 2025

1.2 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 Qwen 32B is available from DeepInfra. DeepSeek-R1 is available from DeepSeek, DeepInfra, Together, Fireworks.

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B

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Deepinfra
Input Price:Input: $0.12/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.18/1M

DeepSeek-R1

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DeepSeek
Input Price:Input: $0.55/1MOutput Price:Output: $2.19/1M
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Deepinfra
Input Price:Input: $0.85/1MOutput Price:Output: $2.50/1M
together logo
Together
Input Price:Input: $7.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $7.00/1M
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Fireworks
Input Price:Input: $8.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $8.00/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Less expensive input tokens
Less expensive output tokens
Larger context window (131,072 tokens)

Detailed Comparison

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Feature
DeepSeek
DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1

FAQ

Common questions about DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B vs DeepSeek-R1

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B (DeepSeek) and DeepSeek-R1 (DeepSeek) each have strengths in different areas. Compare their benchmark scores, pricing, context windows, and capabilities above to determine which fits your needs.
DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B scores MATH-500: 94.3%, AIME 2024: 83.3%, GPQA: 62.1%, LiveCodeBench: 57.2%.
DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B is 4.6x cheaper for input tokens. DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B costs $0.12/M input and $0.18/M output via deepinfra. DeepSeek-R1 costs $0.55/M input and $2.19/M output via deepseek.
DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B supports 128K tokens and DeepSeek-R1 supports 131K tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.
Key differences include context window (128K vs 131K), input pricing ($0.12 vs $0.55/M). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.