Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Grok-2 mini leads with 2.0% higher average benchmark score. Grok-2 mini supports multimodal inputs. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Llama-8B was developed as a compact distilled variant, designed to bring reasoning capabilities to a more efficient 8B parameter Llama base. Built to democratize access to reasoning-enhanced models, it provides a lightweight option for applications requiring analytical depth with limited resources.
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.
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Grok-2 mini
xAI
2024-08-13

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 8B
DeepSeek
2025-01-20
Average performance across 1 common benchmarks

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 8B

Grok-2 mini
Available providers and their performance metrics

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 8B

Grok-2 mini

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 8B

Grok-2 mini