Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B leads with 11.1% higher average benchmark score. Grok-2 mini supports multimodal inputs. Overall, DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Qwen-32B was created as a larger distilled variant, designed to transfer more of DeepSeek-R1's reasoning capabilities into a Qwen-based foundation. Built to serve applications requiring enhanced analytical depth, it represents a powerful option in the distilled reasoning model family.
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 32B
DeepSeek
2025-01-20
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 1 common benchmarks

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B

Grok-2 mini
Available providers and their performance metrics

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B
DeepInfra

Grok-2 mini

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B

Grok-2 mini

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B

Grok-2 mini