DeepSeek R1 vs Grok 3
Grok 3 leads in 3 of 8 categories
Arena ELO
Grok 3
Cheaper
DeepSeek R1
Faster
Grok 3
Detailed Comparison
| Category | DeepSeek R1 | Grok 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | DeepSeek | xAI |
| Context Window | 128K | 131K WIN |
| Input Price ($/1M) | $0.55 WIN | $3 |
| Output Price ($/1M) | $2.19 WIN | $15 |
| Arena ELO | 1310 | 1325 WIN |
| Coding | unknown | unknown |
| Reasoning | #1 Math & Coding Arena | 93.3% AIME 2025 |
| Speed (tokens/sec) | ~45 t/s | ~55 t/s WIN |
| Open Source | Yes | No |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, DeepSeek R1 or Grok 3?
DeepSeek R1 is approximately 85% cheaper than Grok 3 per million tokens.
Which is better for coding, DeepSeek R1 or Grok 3?
DeepSeek R1 scores unknown on coding benchmarks, while Grok 3 scores unknown.
Which has a larger context window?
DeepSeek R1 supports 128K context, while Grok 3 supports 131K.
Is DeepSeek R1 or Grok 3 open source?
DeepSeek R1 is open source. Grok 3 is proprietary.
Which ranks higher on the Chatbot Arena leaderboard?
Grok 3 ranks higher with ELO 1325 vs 1310.
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