Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
GPT-5 nano leads with 6.0% higher average benchmark score. GPT-5 nano offers 272.0K more tokens in context window than DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B. Both models have similar pricing. GPT-5 nano supports multimodal inputs. Overall, GPT-5 nano is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
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.
OpenAI
GPT-5 Nano was developed as the most compact variant in the GPT-5 family, designed for deployment in resource-constrained environments and edge computing scenarios. Built to bring next-generation AI capabilities to devices and applications where latency and efficiency are paramount, it distills GPT-5 innovations into a minimal footprint.
6 months newer

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B
DeepSeek
2025-01-20

GPT-5 nano
OpenAI
2025-08-07
Cost per million tokens (USD)

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

GPT-5 nano
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 1 common benchmarks

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

GPT-5 nano
GPT-5 nano
2024-05-30
Available providers and their performance metrics

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B
DeepInfra

GPT-5 nano

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

GPT-5 nano

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

GPT-5 nano
OpenAI
ZeroEval