DeepSeek R1 vs DeepSeek V4
Both models are evenly matched
Arena ELO
DeepSeek R1
Cheaper
DeepSeek V4
Faster
DeepSeek R1
Detailed Comparison
| Category | DeepSeek R1 | DeepSeek V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | DeepSeek | DeepSeek |
| Context Window | 128K | 128K |
| Input Price ($/1M) | $0.55 | $0.435 WIN |
| Output Price ($/1M) | $2.19 | $0.87 WIN |
| Arena ELO | 1310 WIN | N/A |
| Coding | unknown | N/A |
| Reasoning | #1 Math & Coding Arena | N/A |
| Speed (tokens/sec) | ~45 t/s WIN | N/A |
| Open Source | Yes | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, DeepSeek R1 or DeepSeek V4?
DeepSeek V4 is approximately 52% cheaper than DeepSeek R1 per million tokens.
Which is better for coding, DeepSeek R1 or DeepSeek V4?
DeepSeek R1 scores unknown on coding benchmarks, while DeepSeek V4 scores N/A.
Which has a larger context window?
DeepSeek R1 supports 128K context, while DeepSeek V4 supports 128K.
Is DeepSeek R1 or DeepSeek V4 open source?
DeepSeek R1 is open source. DeepSeek V4 is open source.
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