Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
DeepSeek R1 Zero leads with 34.9% higher average benchmark score. Gemini 1.5 Flash 8B supports multimodal inputs. Overall, DeepSeek R1 Zero is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1-Zero was introduced as an experimental variant trained with minimal human supervision, designed to develop reasoning patterns through self-guided reinforcement learning. Built to explore how models can discover analytical strategies independently, it represents research into autonomous reasoning capability development.
Gemini 1.5 Flash 8B was developed as an ultra-compact variant of Gemini 1.5 Flash, designed to deliver multimodal capabilities with minimal resource requirements. Built for deployment scenarios where efficiency is critical, it provides a lightweight option for applications requiring fast, cost-effective AI processing.
10 months newer

Gemini 1.5 Flash 8B
2024-03-15

DeepSeek R1 Zero
DeepSeek
2025-01-20
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 1 common benchmarks

DeepSeek R1 Zero

Gemini 1.5 Flash 8B
Gemini 1.5 Flash 8B
2024-10-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

DeepSeek R1 Zero

Gemini 1.5 Flash 8B

DeepSeek R1 Zero

Gemini 1.5 Flash 8B

DeepSeek R1 Zero

Gemini 1.5 Flash 8B