DeepSeek R1 vs Gemini 2.5 Flash
Gemini 2.5 Flash leads in 4 of 8 categories
Arena ELO
Gemini 2.5 Flash
Cheaper
Gemini 2.5 Flash
Faster
Gemini 2.5 Flash
Detailed Comparison
| Category | DeepSeek R1 | Gemini 2.5 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | DeepSeek | |
| Context Window | 128K | 1M WIN |
| Input Price ($/1M) | $0.55 | $0.3 WIN |
| Output Price ($/1M) | $2.19 WIN | $2.5 |
| Arena ELO | 1310 | 1362 WIN |
| Coding | unknown | unknown |
| Reasoning | #1 Math & Coding Arena | unknown |
| Speed (tokens/sec) | ~45 t/s | ~150 t/s WIN |
| Open Source | Yes | No |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, DeepSeek R1 or Gemini 2.5 Flash?
DeepSeek R1 is approximately 2% cheaper than Gemini 2.5 Flash per million tokens.
Which is better for coding, DeepSeek R1 or Gemini 2.5 Flash?
DeepSeek R1 scores unknown on coding benchmarks, while Gemini 2.5 Flash scores unknown.
Which has a larger context window?
DeepSeek R1 supports 128K context, while Gemini 2.5 Flash supports 1M.
Is DeepSeek R1 or Gemini 2.5 Flash open source?
DeepSeek R1 is open source. Gemini 2.5 Flash is proprietary.
Which ranks higher on the Chatbot Arena leaderboard?
Gemini 2.5 Flash ranks higher with ELO 1362 vs 1310.
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