Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
DeepSeek R1 Zero leads with 40.2% higher average benchmark score. GPT-4.1 nano 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.
OpenAI
GPT-4.1 Nano was developed as the smallest and most efficient variant in the GPT-4.1 family, designed for applications requiring minimal latency and resource usage. Built to enable AI capabilities on edge devices and resource-constrained environments, it distills GPT-4.1 capabilities into an ultra-compact form factor.
2 months newer

DeepSeek R1 Zero
DeepSeek
2025-01-20

GPT-4.1 nano
OpenAI
2025-04-14
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 2 common benchmarks

DeepSeek R1 Zero

GPT-4.1 nano
GPT-4.1 nano
2024-05-31
Available providers and their performance metrics

DeepSeek R1 Zero

GPT-4.1 nano
OpenAI

DeepSeek R1 Zero

GPT-4.1 nano

DeepSeek R1 Zero

GPT-4.1 nano