Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Both models show comparable benchmark performance. Phi 4 offers 15.6K more tokens in context window than DeepSeek-V2.5. Both models have similar pricing. 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.
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.
7 months newer

DeepSeek-V2.5
DeepSeek
2024-05-08

Phi 4
Microsoft
2024-12-12
Cost per million tokens (USD)

DeepSeek-V2.5

Phi 4
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 4 common benchmarks

DeepSeek-V2.5

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

DeepSeek-V2.5
DeepInfra
DeepSeek
Hyperbolic

DeepSeek-V2.5

Phi 4

DeepSeek-V2.5

Phi 4

Phi 4
DeepInfra