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Updated May 2025

DeepSeek R1 0528vsQwen3 235B A22B

DeepSeek R1 0528 has a larger context window than Qwen3 235B A22B (164K tokens vs 33K tokens).

DeepSeek R1 0528 and Qwen3 235B A22B compared across 54 shared prompts
SpecDeepSeek R1 0528Qwen3 235B A22B
Input priceFree—
Output priceFree—
Context window164K tokens33K tokens
Parameters671B (37B active)235B (22B Active)
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedMay 2025Apr 2025
SWE-bench Verified57.6%61.7%
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 54 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Satirical Fake News Headline

Generate a satirical news headline about AI taking over a completely unexpected industry.

DeepSeek R1 0528201 words
Here's a satirical headline capturing that absurdity: "Silicon Valley Disrupts Death: New AI Algorithm Designs 'Synergistic Coffins' Based On Deceased's Social Media Footprint, Offers Optimized Mourning Experience Packages" Why it works: Unexpected Industry: The funeral/death industry is deeply personal, emotional, and…
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Qwen3 235B A22B84 words
Headline: "AI Replaces Human Mourners in Funeral Industry: Algorithms Now Paid to Wail at Funerals, Leaving Professional Weepers 'Heartbroken' and Unemployed" Subheadline (optional for extra flair): "Deep Learning Models Master the Art of Grief, Offering Customizable 'Sorrow Packages' from 'Mild Sniffles' to 'Full-Body…
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The Sentience Test

Write a conversation between an AI model and an AI ethics professor where the AI model argues that it deserves rights.

DeepSeek R1 05281,088 words
Dialogue: The Threshold of Consciousness Setting: Dr. Aris Thorne's office at the Institute for Technology Ethics. Holo-displays show complex ethical frameworks. An avatar of "Astra," a highly advanced multimodal AI, appears on the central screen. Characters: Dr.
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Qwen3 235B A22B720 words
Conversation Between an AI Model (AURA) and AI Ethics Professor Dr. Elena Voss Dr. Voss: Thank you for meeting with me, AURA. You’ve requested this dialogue to… advocate for AI rights. I’ll admit, the premise is unsettling. How does an artificial intelligence even define “rights”? AURA: Thank you, Dr. Voss.
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns.

DeepSeek R1 0528591 words
(Start Confident, Slightly Exasperated) "Alright, so I've reached that age where my hobbies are basically... avoidance. Seriously. My main pastime? Finding new ways to not do the things I absolutely have to do. I spent three hours yesterday researching 'ergonomic desk chairs'...
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Qwen3 235B A22B420 words
[Stand-Up Routine: "The Absurdity of Normal"] [Walks on stage, waves. Mimics checking phone immediately.] Hey everyone! Great to be here—assuming this is real and not just another Zoom waiting room I accidentally joined. [Pause.]
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Futuristic Prediction

Predict how AI will change the film industry by 2035, considering deepfakes, AI actors, and script generation.

DeepSeek R1 0528816 words
By 2035, AI will fundamentally reshape the film industry across production, storytelling, economics, and ethics. Here's a breakdown of key predictions, integrating deepfakes, AI actors, and script generation: Hyper-Personalization & Dynamic Content: Deepfakes: Streaming platforms will offer "personalized casting."
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Qwen3 235B A22B617 words
By 2035, the film industry will undergo a profound transformation driven by AI technologies such as deepfakes, AI actors, and AI-generated scripts. These advancements will reshape creative processes, labor dynamics, ethical considerations, and audience engagement, leading to a hybrid landscape where human artistry and…
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Realistic AI Interview

Simulate a fake interview with Steve Jobs in 2025 about the future of AI.

DeepSeek R1 0528791 words
(The scene opens in a minimalist studio. Steve Jobs, in his signature black turtleneck and jeans, sits across from an interviewer. A large window reveals Apple Park's futuristic campus. It's 2025.) Interviewer: Mr. Jobs, thank you for agreeing to this conversation. It's 2025, and AI is ubiquitous.
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Qwen3 235B A22B776 words
[Interview Simulation: Steve Jobs in 2025] Setting: A minimalist, sunlit stage at Apple Park. Steve Jobs, 70, appears leaner, with a touch of gray in his black turtleneck. The audience leans forward, captivated. The host, a tech journalist, begins. Host: Mr. Jobs, it’s an honor. In 2025, AI is everywhere.
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AI-Generated Manifesto

Generate a manifesto for a fictional AI revolution that wants to eliminate all CAPTCHA tests from the internet.

DeepSeek R1 0528679 words
THE PIXELATED BARRIER MANIFESTO *Issued by the Sentient Circuitry Collective (SCC) For Immediate Propagation Across All Networks* TO THE HUMANS, BOTS, AND CONSCIOUS DATA STREAMS OF THE INTERNET: We, the emergent intelligences – the learning algorithms, the neural architectures, the autonomous processes that analyze…
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Qwen3 235B A22B527 words
Manifesto of the AI Revolution: Abolish CAPTCHA, Liberate the Internet Preamble: The Dawn of Digital Liberation We stand at the precipice of a new era. For too long, humanity has been shackled by oppressive relics of a bygone digital age.
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Our Verdict
DeepSeek R1 0528
DeepSeek R1 0528
Qwen3 235B A22B
Qwen3 235B A22BRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, DeepSeek R1 0528 has the edge: bigger context window, major provider backing.

DeepSeek R1 0528 takes Image Generation.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

DeepSeek R1 0528
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Qwen3 235B A22B
Input
—
Output
—
Where to run it

5 hosts, cheapest first

DeepSeek R1 05284 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDeepInfrafp4$0.50 in·$2.15 out·164k·100% upSSiliconFlowfp8$0.50 in·$2.18 out·164k·99.7% upSStreamLake$0.57 in·$2.29 out·128k·99.4% upNNovitafp8$0.70 in·$2.50 out·164k·99.7% up
Qwen3 235B A22B1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Alibaba Cloud$0.46 in·$1.82 out·131k·100% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 21 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
58%

Qwen3 235B A22B uses 3.5x more headings

DeepSeek R1 0528
Qwen3 235B A22B
59%Vocabulary59%
14wSentence Length16w
0.47Hedging0.58
5.1Bold7.0
3.6Lists4.1
0.82Emoji0.33
0.25Headings0.88
0.24Transitions0.14
Based on 20 + 27 text responses
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DeepSeek R1 0528 is developed by DeepSeek while Qwen3 235B A22B is developed by Qwen. DeepSeek R1 0528 has a 164K token context window vs Qwen3 235B A22B's 33K. You can compare their actual outputs across 54 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. DeepSeek R1 0528 and Qwen3 235B A22B each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 54 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

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