Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
DeepSeek R1 Zero leads with 48.1% 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 Mini was created as an even more compact variant of Phi-4, designed to bring fourth-generation capabilities to the smallest possible footprint. Built for extreme efficiency scenarios, it enables AI capabilities on devices and applications where resources are severely constrained.
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DeepSeek R1 Zero
DeepSeek
2025-01-20

Phi 4 Mini
Microsoft
2025-02-01
Average performance across 1 common benchmarks

DeepSeek R1 Zero

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

DeepSeek R1 Zero

Phi 4 Mini

DeepSeek R1 Zero

Phi 4 Mini