Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
DeepSeek R1 Zero leads with 17.2% higher average benchmark score. 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.
Microsoft
Phi-4 was introduced as the fourth generation of Microsoft's small language model series, designed to push the boundaries of what compact models can achieve. Built with advanced training techniques and architectural improvements, it demonstrates continued progress in efficient, high-quality language models.
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Phi 4
Microsoft
2024-12-12

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

DeepSeek R1 Zero

Phi 4
Phi 4
2024-06-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

DeepSeek R1 Zero

Phi 4
DeepInfra

DeepSeek R1 Zero

Phi 4

DeepSeek R1 Zero

Phi 4