Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
DeepSeek R1 Zero leads with 22.3% higher average benchmark score. Grok-2 mini 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.
xAI
Grok 2 Mini was created as a more efficient variant of Grok 2, designed to provide strong capabilities with reduced computational requirements. Built to make Grok 2's advancements accessible to applications with tighter resource constraints, it balances performance with practical deployment needs.
5 months newer

Grok-2 mini
xAI
2024-08-13

DeepSeek R1 Zero
DeepSeek
2025-01-20
Average performance across 1 common benchmarks

DeepSeek R1 Zero

Grok-2 mini
Available providers and their performance metrics

DeepSeek R1 Zero

Grok-2 mini

DeepSeek R1 Zero

Grok-2 mini