Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Gemma 3 4B is $2.68 cheaper per million tokens. Gemma 3 4B supports multimodal inputs. DeepSeek-R1 is available on 5 providers. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1 was developed as a reasoning-focused language model, designed to combine chain-of-thought reasoning with reinforcement learning techniques. Built to excel at complex problem-solving through trial-and-error learning and deliberate analytical processes, it demonstrates the power of efficient training methods in open-source model development.
Gemma 3 4B was developed as a compact yet capable open-source model, designed to strike a balance between performance and resource efficiency. Built with 4 billion parameters and instruction tuning, it provides a practical option for applications requiring moderate capability with manageable computational costs.
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DeepSeek-R1
DeepSeek
2025-01-20

Gemma 3 4B
2025-03-12
Cost per million tokens (USD)

DeepSeek-R1

Gemma 3 4B
Context window and performance specifications
Gemma 3 4B
2024-08-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

DeepSeek-R1
DeepInfra
DeepSeek
Fireworks
Together
ZeroEval

DeepSeek-R1

Gemma 3 4B

DeepSeek-R1

Gemma 3 4B

Gemma 3 4B
DeepInfra