Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Grok-2 mini leads with 1.9% higher average benchmark score. Grok-2 mini supports multimodal inputs. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Qwen-7B was developed as a compact distilled model, designed to provide reasoning capabilities in an efficient 7B parameter package. Built to extend analytical AI to a broad range of applications, it balances capability with the practical benefits of a smaller model size.
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 7B
DeepSeek
2025-01-20
Average performance across 1 common benchmarks

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 7B

Grok-2 mini
Available providers and their performance metrics

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 7B

Grok-2 mini

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 7B

Grok-2 mini