Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Gemini 1.5 Flash 8B leads with 4.6% higher average benchmark score. Gemini 1.5 Flash 8B supports multimodal inputs. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Qwen-1.5B was created through distillation into an ultra-compact Qwen architecture, designed to enable reasoning capabilities on resource-constrained devices. Built with just 1.5 billion parameters, it brings advanced analytical techniques to edge computing and mobile scenarios.
Gemini 1.5 Flash 8B was developed as an ultra-compact variant of Gemini 1.5 Flash, designed to deliver multimodal capabilities with minimal resource requirements. Built for deployment scenarios where efficiency is critical, it provides a lightweight option for applications requiring fast, cost-effective AI processing.
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Gemini 1.5 Flash 8B
2024-03-15

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 1.5B
DeepSeek
2025-01-20
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 1 common benchmarks

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 1.5B

Gemini 1.5 Flash 8B
Gemini 1.5 Flash 8B
2024-10-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 1.5B

Gemini 1.5 Flash 8B

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 1.5B

Gemini 1.5 Flash 8B

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 1.5B

Gemini 1.5 Flash 8B