Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
DeepSeek-V3.1 leads with 40.3% higher average benchmark score. DeepSeek-V3.1 is available on 2 providers. Overall, DeepSeek-V3.1 is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3.1 was developed as an incremental advancement over DeepSeek-V3, designed to refine the mixture-of-experts architecture with improved training techniques. Built to enhance quality and efficiency while maintaining the open-source philosophy, it represents continued iteration on DeepSeek's flagship model line.
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.
22 days newer

DeepSeek-V3.1
DeepSeek
2025-01-10

Phi 4 Mini
Microsoft
2025-02-01
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 2 common benchmarks

DeepSeek-V3.1

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

DeepSeek-V3.1
DeepInfra
Novita

Phi 4 Mini

DeepSeek-V3.1

Phi 4 Mini

DeepSeek-V3.1

Phi 4 Mini