Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Grok-2 mini leads with 17.2% higher average benchmark score. Grok-2 mini supports multimodal inputs. Overall, Grok-2 mini is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
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.
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 Qwen 1.5B
DeepSeek
2025-01-20
Average performance across 1 common benchmarks

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 1.5B

Grok-2 mini
Available providers and their performance metrics

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 1.5B

Grok-2 mini

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 1.5B

Grok-2 mini