Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
DeepSeek R1 Zero leads with 9.6% higher average benchmark score. o1-mini is available on 2 providers. 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
o1-mini was created as a faster, more cost-effective reasoning model, designed to bring extended thinking capabilities to applications with tighter latency and budget constraints. Built to excel particularly in coding and STEM reasoning while maintaining affordability, it provides a more accessible entry point to reasoning-enhanced AI assistance.
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o1-mini
OpenAI
2024-09-12

DeepSeek R1 Zero
DeepSeek
2025-01-20
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 2 common benchmarks

DeepSeek R1 Zero

o1-mini
Available providers and their performance metrics

DeepSeek R1 Zero

o1-mini
Azure

DeepSeek R1 Zero

o1-mini

DeepSeek R1 Zero

o1-mini
OpenAI