Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Llama-70B was created through knowledge distillation from DeepSeek-R1 into a Llama-based architecture, designed to transfer reasoning capabilities to a widely-used open-source foundation. Built to combine DeepSeek's reasoning innovations with Llama's ecosystem compatibility, it enables broader access to advanced reasoning techniques.
Gemma 2 9B was created as a more compact open-source model, designed to deliver capable performance with reduced computational requirements. Built with 9 billion parameters and instruction tuning, it serves applications where efficiency and accessibility are valued alongside the benefits of open-source availability.
6 months newer

Gemma 2 9B
2024-06-27

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B
DeepSeek
2025-01-20
Context window and performance specifications
Available providers and their performance metrics

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B
DeepInfra

Gemma 2 9B

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

Gemma 2 9B

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

Gemma 2 9B