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.
Mistral AI
Mistral Small was created as an efficient model offering, designed to provide capable language understanding with reduced computational requirements. Built to serve cost-sensitive applications while maintaining quality, it enables Mistral's technology in scenarios where resource efficiency is valued.
4 months newer

Mistral Small
Mistral AI
2024-09-17

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

Mistral Small
Mistral AI

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 1.5B

Mistral Small

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 1.5B

Mistral Small