Model Comparison
DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B vs GPT-4oWhich is better in 2026?
Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks. DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B is 32.4x cheaper per token.
Verdict: DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B vs GPT-4o — which is better?
DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B (by DeepSeek) and GPT-4o (by OpenAI) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.
DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B outperforms in 1 benchmarks (AIME 2024), while GPT-4o is better at 1 benchmark (GPQA). Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.
On price, DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B is roughly 32.4x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
Choose DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B if…
- cost matters — it's about 32.4x cheaper per token
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Jan 2025
- you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune
Choose GPT-4o if…
- you want predictable pricing at $2.50/M input and $10.00/M output
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B outperforms in 1 benchmarks (AIME 2024), while GPT-4o is better at 1 benchmark (GPQA).
Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B ($0.12/1M tokens) is 20.8x cheaper than GPT-4o ($2.50/1M tokens).
For output processing, DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B ($0.18/1M tokens) is 55.6x cheaper than GPT-4o ($10.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, GPT-4o is more expensive than DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Both models have the same input context window of 128,000 tokens. DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B can generate longer responses up to 128,000 tokens, while GPT-4o is limited to 16,384 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
GPT-4o supports multimodal inputs, whereas DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B does not.
GPT-4o can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
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GPT-4o
License
Usage and distribution terms
DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B is licensed under MIT, while GPT-4o uses a proprietary license.
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
MIT
Open weights
Proprietary
Closed source
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B was released on 2025-01-20, while GPT-4o was released on 2024-08-06.
DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B is 6 months newer than GPT-4o.
Jan 20, 2025
1.5 years ago
5mo newerAug 6, 2024
1.9 years ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Provider Availability
DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B is available from DeepInfra. GPT-4o is available from Azure, OpenAI.
DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B
GPT-4o
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
GPT-4o
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Detailed Comparison
Interactive Arena
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B and GPT-4o side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
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FAQ
Common questions about DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B vs GPT-4o.