Model Comparison

DeepSeek-R1 vs Grok-4 Heavy

Comparing DeepSeek-R1 and Grok-4 Heavy across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.

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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

No common benchmarks found

DeepSeek-R1 and Grok-4 Heavy don't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.

Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Only DeepSeek-R1 specifies input context (131,072 tokens). Only DeepSeek-R1 specifies output context (131,072 tokens).

DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1
Input131,072 tokens
Output131,072 tokens
xAI
Grok-4 Heavy
Input- tokens
Output- tokens
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Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Grok-4 Heavy supports multimodal inputs, whereas DeepSeek-R1 does not.

Grok-4 Heavy can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.

DeepSeek-R1

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Grok-4 Heavy

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

DeepSeek-R1 is licensed under MIT, while Grok-4 Heavy uses a proprietary license.

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

DeepSeek-R1

MIT

Open weights

Grok-4 Heavy

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

DeepSeek-R1 was released on 2025-01-20, while Grok-4 Heavy's release date is not specified.

We can confirm DeepSeek-R1's release timeline, but cannot make a direct age comparison without Grok-4 Heavy's release date.

DeepSeek-R1

Jan 20, 2025

1.3 years ago

Grok-4 Heavy

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Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Grok-4 Heavy has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2024-12-31, while DeepSeek-R1's cutoff date is not specified.

We can confirm Grok-4 Heavy's training data extends to 2024-12-31, but cannot make a direct comparison without DeepSeek-R1's cutoff date.

DeepSeek-R1

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Grok-4 Heavy

Dec 2024

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

DeepSeek
Larger context window (131,072 tokens)
Has open weights
xAI
Supports multimodal inputs

Detailed Comparison

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Feature
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1
xAI
Grok-4 Heavy

FAQ

Common questions about DeepSeek-R1 vs Grok-4 Heavy.

Which is better, DeepSeek-R1 or Grok-4 Heavy?

DeepSeek-R1 (DeepSeek) and Grok-4 Heavy (xAI) each have strengths in different areas. Compare their benchmark scores, pricing, context windows, and capabilities above to determine which fits your needs.

How does DeepSeek-R1 compare to Grok-4 Heavy in benchmarks?

Grok-4 Heavy scores AIME 2025: 100.0%, HMMT25: 96.7%, GPQA: 88.4%, LiveCodeBench: 79.4%, USAMO25: 61.9%.

What are the context window sizes for DeepSeek-R1 and Grok-4 Heavy?

DeepSeek-R1 supports 131K tokens and Grok-4 Heavy supports an unknown number of 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 and Grok-4 Heavy?

Key differences include multimodal support (no vs yes), licensing (MIT vs Proprietary). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes DeepSeek-R1 and Grok-4 Heavy?

DeepSeek-R1 is developed by DeepSeek and Grok-4 Heavy is developed by xAI.