Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B leads with 4.9% higher average benchmark score. Magistral Medium supports multimodal inputs. 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.
Mistral AI
Magistral Medium was introduced as a specialized model for advanced reasoning and analytical tasks, designed to handle complex problem-solving scenarios. Built to serve enterprise and professional applications requiring sophisticated reasoning, it represents Mistral's focus on high-quality analytical capabilities.
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DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B
DeepSeek
2025-01-20

Magistral Medium
Mistral AI
2025-06-10
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 3 common benchmarks

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

Magistral Medium
Magistral Medium
2025-06-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B
DeepInfra

Magistral Medium

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

Magistral Medium

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

Magistral Medium