Model Comparison

DeepSeek-V3 vs Hermes 3 70B

DeepSeek-V3 shows notably better performance in the majority of benchmarks. DeepSeek-V3 is 1.3x cheaper per token.

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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

3 benchmarks

DeepSeek-V3 outperforms in 2 benchmarks (MMLU, MMLU-Pro), while Hermes 3 70B is better at 1 benchmark (GPQA).

DeepSeek-V3 shows notably better performance in the majority of benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

DeepSeek-V3 costs less

For input processing, DeepSeek-V3 ($0.27/1M tokens) is 1.3x cheaper than Hermes 3 70B ($0.35/1M tokens).

For output processing, DeepSeek-V3 ($1.10/1M tokens) is 1.3x cheaper than Hermes 3 70B ($1.40/1M tokens).

In conclusion, Hermes 3 70B is more expensive than DeepSeek-V3.*

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

Lowest available price from all providers

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DeepSeek-V3

Input tokens$0.27

Output tokens$1.10

Best providerDeepSeek

Hermes 3 70B

Input tokens$0.35

Output tokens$1.40

Best providerDeepinfra

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Model Size

Parameter count comparison

601.0B diff

DeepSeek-V3 has 601.0B more parameters than Hermes 3 70B, making it 858.6% larger.

DeepSeek-V3

671.0Bparameters

Hermes 3 70B

70.0Bparameters

671.0B

DeepSeek-V3

70.0B

Hermes 3 70B

Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Both models have the same input context window of 131,072 tokens. DeepSeek-V3 can generate longer responses up to 131,072 tokens, while Hermes 3 70B is limited to 16,384 tokens.

DeepSeek-V3

Input131,072 tokens

Output131,072 tokens

Hermes 3 70B

Input131,072 tokens

Output16,384 tokens

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License

Usage and distribution terms

DeepSeek-V3 is licensed under MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed), while Hermes 3 70B uses Apache 2.0.

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

DeepSeek-V3

MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed)

Open weights

Hermes 3 70B

Apache 2.0

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

DeepSeek-V3 was released on 2024-12-25, while Hermes 3 70B was released on 2024-08-15.

DeepSeek-V3 is 4 months newer than Hermes 3 70B.

DeepSeek-V3

Dec 25, 2024

1.4 years ago

4mo newer

Hermes 3 70B

Aug 15, 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-V3 is available from DeepSeek. Hermes 3 70B is available from DeepInfra.

DeepSeek-V3

DeepSeek

Input Price:Input: $0.27/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.10/1M

Hermes 3 70B

Deepinfra

Input Price:Input: $0.35/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.40/1M

* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

DeepSeek-V3

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DeepSeek

Less expensive input tokens

Less expensive output tokens

Higher MMLU score (88.5% vs 79.1%)

Higher MMLU-Pro score (75.9% vs 47.2%)

Hermes 3 70B

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Nous Research

Higher GPQA score (66.1% vs 59.1%)

Detailed Comparison

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Feature	DeepSeek-V3	Hermes 3 70B

FAQ

Common questions about DeepSeek-V3 vs Hermes 3 70B.

Which is better, DeepSeek-V3 or Hermes 3 70B?

DeepSeek-V3 shows notably better performance in the majority of benchmarks. DeepSeek-V3 is made by DeepSeek and Hermes 3 70B is made by Nous Research. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does DeepSeek-V3 compare to Hermes 3 70B in benchmarks?

DeepSeek-V3 scores DROP: 91.6%, CLUEWSC: 90.9%, MATH-500: 90.2%, MMLU-Redux: 89.1%, MMLU: 88.5%. Hermes 3 70B scores MT-Bench: 89.9%, HellaSwag: 88.2%, BoolQ: 88.0%, PIQA: 84.4%, Winogrande: 83.2%.

Is DeepSeek-V3 cheaper than Hermes 3 70B?

DeepSeek-V3 is 1.3x cheaper for input tokens. DeepSeek-V3 costs $0.27/M input and $1.10/M output via deepseek. Hermes 3 70B costs $0.35/M input and $1.40/M output via deepinfra.

What are the context window sizes for DeepSeek-V3 and Hermes 3 70B?

DeepSeek-V3 supports 131K tokens and Hermes 3 70B supports 131K tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between DeepSeek-V3 and Hermes 3 70B?

Key differences include input pricing ($0.27 vs $0.35/M), licensing (MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed) vs Apache 2.0). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes DeepSeek-V3 and Hermes 3 70B?

DeepSeek-V3 is developed by DeepSeek and Hermes 3 70B is developed by Nous Research.