Model Comparison

DeepSeek R1 Zero vs Qwen3 32B

Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.

Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

2 benchmarks

DeepSeek R1 Zero outperforms in 1 benchmarks (AIME 2024), while Qwen3 32B is better at 1 benchmark (LiveCodeBench).

Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Model Size

Parameter count comparison

638.2B diff

DeepSeek R1 Zero has 638.2B more parameters than Qwen3 32B, making it 1945.7% larger.

DeepSeek
DeepSeek R1 Zero
671.0Bparameters
Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team
Qwen3 32B
32.8Bparameters
671.0B
DeepSeek R1 Zero
32.8B
Qwen3 32B

Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Only Qwen3 32B specifies input context (128,000 tokens). Only Qwen3 32B specifies output context (128,000 tokens).

DeepSeek
DeepSeek R1 Zero
Input- tokens
Output- tokens
Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team
Qwen3 32B
Input128,000 tokens
Output128,000 tokens
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License

Usage and distribution terms

DeepSeek R1 Zero is licensed under MIT, while Qwen3 32B uses Apache 2.0.

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

DeepSeek R1 Zero

MIT

Open weights

Qwen3 32B

Apache 2.0

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

DeepSeek R1 Zero was released on 2025-01-20, while Qwen3 32B was released on 2025-04-29.

Qwen3 32B is 3 months newer than DeepSeek R1 Zero.

DeepSeek R1 Zero

Jan 20, 2025

1.3 years ago

Qwen3 32B

Apr 29, 2025

1.0 years ago

3mo newer

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

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Higher AIME 2024 score (86.7% vs 81.4%)
Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team

Qwen3 32B

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Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team

Larger context window (128,000 tokens)
Higher LiveCodeBench score (65.7% vs 50.0%)

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
DeepSeek
DeepSeek R1 Zero
Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team
Qwen3 32B

FAQ

Common questions about DeepSeek R1 Zero vs Qwen3 32B.

Which is better, DeepSeek R1 Zero or Qwen3 32B?

Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks. DeepSeek R1 Zero is made by DeepSeek and Qwen3 32B is made by Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does DeepSeek R1 Zero compare to Qwen3 32B in benchmarks?

DeepSeek R1 Zero scores MATH-500: 95.9%, AIME 2024: 86.7%, GPQA: 73.3%, LiveCodeBench: 50.0%. Qwen3 32B scores Arena Hard: 93.8%, AIME 2024: 81.4%, LiveBench: 74.9%, MultiLF: 73.0%, AIME 2025: 72.9%.

What are the context window sizes for DeepSeek R1 Zero and Qwen3 32B?

DeepSeek R1 Zero supports an unknown number of tokens and Qwen3 32B 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 Zero and Qwen3 32B?

Key differences include licensing (MIT vs Apache 2.0). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes DeepSeek R1 Zero and Qwen3 32B?

DeepSeek R1 Zero is developed by DeepSeek and Qwen3 32B is developed by Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team.