Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B leads with 14.2% higher average benchmark score. Grok-2 mini supports multimodal inputs. Overall, DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B 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.
xAI
Grok 2 Mini was created as a more efficient variant of Grok 2, designed to provide strong capabilities with reduced computational requirements. Built to make Grok 2's advancements accessible to applications with tighter resource constraints, it balances performance with practical deployment needs.
5 months newer

Grok-2 mini
xAI
2024-08-13

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B
DeepSeek
2025-01-20
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 1 common benchmarks

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

Grok-2 mini
Available providers and their performance metrics

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B
DeepInfra

Grok-2 mini

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

Grok-2 mini

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

Grok-2 mini