Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
DeepSeek R1 Zero leads with 40.0% higher average benchmark score. Gemma 3 4B 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.
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 Zero
DeepSeek
2025-01-20

Gemma 3 4B
2025-03-12
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 2 common benchmarks

DeepSeek R1 Zero

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

DeepSeek R1 Zero

Gemma 3 4B
DeepInfra

DeepSeek R1 Zero

Gemma 3 4B

DeepSeek R1 Zero

Gemma 3 4B