Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Llama 4 Scout leads with 1.6% higher average benchmark score. Llama 4 Scout supports multimodal inputs. Llama 4 Scout is available on 6 providers. 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.
Meta
Llama 4 Scout was created as an exploratory variant in the Llama 4 family, designed to investigate new architectures and optimization strategies. Built as part of Meta's commitment to advancing open-source AI, it serves as a testbed for innovations that may inform future model releases.
2 months newer

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 7B
DeepSeek
2025-01-20

Llama 4 Scout
Meta
2025-04-05
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 2 common benchmarks

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 7B

Llama 4 Scout
Available providers and their performance metrics

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 7B

Llama 4 Scout
DeepInfra

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 7B

Llama 4 Scout

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 7B

Llama 4 Scout
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