Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
. 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.
xAI
Grok Code Fast was developed as a specialized coding model optimized for speed, designed to provide rapid code completion, generation, and assistance. Built to serve developers requiring quick feedback and iterative coding support, it combines programming expertise with low-latency responses.
7 months newer

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 1.5B
DeepSeek
2025-01-20

Grok Code Fast 1
xAI
2025-08-28
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DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 1.5B

Grok Code Fast 1
xAI

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 1.5B

Grok Code Fast 1

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 1.5B

Grok Code Fast 1