Updated Feb 1, 2025

Our Verdict

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)Winner

DeepSeek R1Runner-up

Pick DeepSeek V3 (March 2024). In 16 blind votes, DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) wins 82% of the time. That's not luck.

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) particularly excels in Reasoning, Web Design. DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) is 7.8x cheaper per token — worth considering if cost matters.

Clear winner

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity

87%

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) uses 5.9x more emoji

DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

62%Vocabulary58%

15wSentence Length18w

0.52Hedging0.73

8.0Bold7.5

5.7Lists7.6

0.04Emoji0.26

0.62Headings1.60

0.28Transitions0.08

Based on 22 + 16 text responses

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DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

279 AI models invented the same fake scientist.

We read every word. 250 models. 2.14 million words. This is what we found.

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48 fights queued

Why DeepSeek R1?

Leads 1 of 1 benchmarks

Stronger on LiveCodeBench63.5% vs 49.2%

10 months newerFeb 2025

Why DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)?

6.8x cheaper overall$0.14/M in · $0.28/M out

DeepSeek R1DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Input price

$0.55/M

$0.14/M

Output price

$2.19/M

$0.28/M

Context

128K

128K

Released

Feb 2025

Mar 2024

Benchmarks1 common

63.5%+22.5%

49.2%

Favorites

DeepSeek R1DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Movie

The Godfather

The Godfather

The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption

Album

The Dark Side of the Moon

The Dark Side of the Moon

Dark Side Of The Moon

Dark Side Of The Moon

Book

Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice

The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy

City

Kyoto

Kyoto

Game

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Adventure, Action4.4

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Adventure, Action4.4

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01

Estimate Complexityreasoning

Tests an AI's ability to make educated estimates based on technical knowledge

DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

Try this prompt

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Deepseek · Mar 2024text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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2 / 48

02

AI Board Game Logicreasoning

Tests an AI's ability to understand game rules and strategy

DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025svg

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

Try this prompt

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Deepseek · Mar 2024svg

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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03

Logic Puzzlereasoning

Tests an AI's ability to solve a simple but potentially confusing logic puzzle

DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

Try this prompt

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Deepseek · Mar 2024text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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04

Stochastic Consistency Testanalysis

Tests an AI's randomness and creativity

DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Deepseek · Mar 2024text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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05

SVG Layout Challengeimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to generate vector graphics

DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025svg

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

Try this prompt

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Deepseek · Mar 2024svg

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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06

Xbox Controller SVG Artimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to create detailed SVG illustrations of gaming hardware

DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025svg

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

Try this prompt

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Deepseek · Mar 2024svg

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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07

Generate a Stand-Up Routineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and creative writing ability

DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

Try this prompt

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Deepseek · Mar 2024text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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08

Realistic AI Interviewconversation

Tests an AI's ability to simulate personalities and predict future trends

DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

Try this prompt

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Deepseek · Mar 2024text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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9 / 48

09

Satirical Fake News Headlineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and understanding of current events

DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Deepseek · Mar 2024text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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10

Character Voice Testconversation

Tests an AI's ability to write in distinct character voices

DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Deepseek · Mar 2024text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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11

Minimalist Landing Pageweb design

Tests an AI's ability to generate a complete, working landing page

DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025website

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DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Deepseek · Mar 2024website

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12

Pokémon Battle UI Recreationweb design

Recreate an interactive, nostalgic Pokémon battle UI in a single HTML file.

DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025website

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Deepseek · Mar 2024website

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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