Model Comparison

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B vs o1-previewWhich is better in 2026?

Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks. DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B is 194.4x cheaper per token.

Verdict: DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B vs o1-preview — which is better?

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B (by DeepSeek) and o1-preview (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 o1-preview is better at 1 benchmark (GPQA). Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.

On price, DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B is roughly 194.4x 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 194.4x 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 o1-preview if…

  • you want predictable pricing at $15.00/M input and $60.00/M output
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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

2 benchmarks

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B outperforms in 1 benchmarks (AIME 2024), while o1-preview 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 Qwen 32B costs less

For input processing, DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B ($0.12/1M tokens) is 125.0x cheaper than o1-preview ($15.00/1M tokens).

For output processing, DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B ($0.18/1M tokens) is 333.3x cheaper than o1-preview ($60.00/1M tokens).

In conclusion, o1-preview 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
OpenAI
o1-preview
Input tokens$15.00
Output tokens$60.00
Best providerOpenAI
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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 o1-preview is limited to 32,768 tokens.

DeepSeek
DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B
Input128,000 tokens
Output128,000 tokens
OpenAI
o1-preview
Input128,000 tokens
Output32,768 tokens
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License

Usage and distribution terms

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B is licensed under MIT, while o1-preview uses a proprietary license.

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

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B

MIT

Open weights

o1-preview

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B was released on 2025-01-20, while o1-preview was released on 2024-09-12.

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B is 4 months newer than o1-preview.

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B

Jan 20, 2025

1.4 years ago

4mo newer
o1-preview

Sep 12, 2024

1.7 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. o1-preview is available from OpenAI, Azure.

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B

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

o1-preview

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OpenAI
Input Price:Input: $15.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $60.00/1M
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Azure
Input Price:Input: $16.50/1MOutput Price:Output: $66.00/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

DeepSeek
Less expensive input tokens
Less expensive output tokens
Has open weights
Higher AIME 2024 score (83.3% vs 42.0%)
OpenAI
Higher GPQA score (73.3% vs 62.1%)

Detailed Comparison

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DeepSeek
DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B
OpenAI
o1-preview

FAQ

Common questions about DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B vs o1-preview.

Which is better, DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B or o1-preview?

Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks. DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B is made by DeepSeek and o1-preview 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 Qwen 32B compare to o1-preview in benchmarks?

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B scores MATH-500: 94.3%, AIME 2024: 83.3%, GPQA: 62.1%, LiveCodeBench: 57.2%. o1-preview scores MGSM: 90.8%, MMLU: 90.8%, MATH: 85.5%, GPQA: 73.3%, LiveBench: 52.3%.

Is DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B cheaper than o1-preview?

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B is 125.0x cheaper for input tokens. DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B costs $0.12/M input and $0.18/M output via deepinfra. o1-preview costs $15.00/M input and $60.00/M output via openai.

What are the context window sizes for DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B and o1-preview?

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B supports 128K tokens and o1-preview supports 128K 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 Qwen 32B and o1-preview?

Key differences include input pricing ($0.12 vs $15.00/M), licensing (MIT vs Proprietary). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B and o1-preview?

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B is developed by DeepSeek and o1-preview is developed by OpenAI.

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