Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Both models show comparable benchmark performance. Grok-2 mini supports multimodal inputs. DeepSeek-V2.5 is available on 3 providers. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V2.5 was developed as an enhanced iteration of the DeepSeek-V2 architecture, designed to incorporate improvements in model quality and efficiency. Built to advance the DeepSeek foundation model series, it provides refined capabilities for general-purpose language understanding and generation tasks.
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.
3 months newer

DeepSeek-V2.5
DeepSeek
2024-05-08

Grok-2 mini
xAI
2024-08-13
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 3 common benchmarks

DeepSeek-V2.5

Grok-2 mini
Available providers and their performance metrics

DeepSeek-V2.5
DeepInfra
DeepSeek
Hyperbolic

DeepSeek-V2.5

Grok-2 mini

DeepSeek-V2.5

Grok-2 mini

Grok-2 mini