DeepSeek R1 vs o3-mini
| Spec | DeepSeek R1 | o3-mini |
|---|---|---|
| Respan Index | 18.1 (#132) | 17.8 (#133) |
| Blended price per 1M | $1.15 | $1.93 |
| Context window | 128K | 200K |
| Input / output per 1M | $0.7 / $2.5 | $1.1 / $4.4 |
| Max output | 33K | 100K |
| Input | text | text |
| Released | 2025-01-20 | 2025-01-31 |
Respan Index by category
Each category is scored 0 to 100, and how far ahead the winner is. Leads under a point are close to even.
| Category | DeepSeek R1 | o3-mini |
|---|---|---|
| Coding | 3.9 DeepSeek R1 | 4.5 o3-mini |
| Agents | 14.4 DeepSeek R1 | 14.2* o3-mini |
| Reasoning | 20.4 DeepSeek R1 | 22.4 o3-mini |
| Knowledge & language | 16.7 DeepSeek R1 | 15.3 o3-mini |
| Human preference | 44.7 DeepSeek R1 | 40.3 o3-mini |
* Estimated: no published scores in that category. How the Respan Index works
Benchmarks both report
o3-mini leads on 5 of the 8 benchmarks both report. Higher is better. Each score links to where it was published.
FAQ
Is DeepSeek R1 better than o3-mini?
DeepSeek R1 scores 18.1 on the Respan Index (#132), ahead of o3-mini at 17.8 (#133). o3-mini leads on 5 of the 8 benchmarks both report.
Which is cheaper, DeepSeek R1 or o3-mini?
DeepSeek R1 lists at $0.7 input and $2.5 output per 1M tokens; o3-mini at $1.1 and $4.4. DeepSeek R1 is 1.7x cheaper per token at list price.
Which has the larger context window?
DeepSeek R1 accepts 128K tokens and o3-mini 200K tokens.