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Updated May 2025

DeepSeek R1vsGemma 3n 4B

Gemma 3n 4B is cheaper than DeepSeek R1 at $0/M vs $0.55/M input tokens.

DeepSeek R1 and Gemma 3n 4B compared across 52 shared prompts
SpecDeepSeek R1Gemma 3n 4B
Input price$0.55/M tokensFree
Output price$2.19/M tokensFree
Context window128K tokens33K tokens
Parameters671B (37B active)4B
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedFeb 2025May 2025
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 52 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

DeepSeek R1198 words
Dish Name: Nutty Honey Hug Cookies Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10–12 minutes Total Time: ~20–22 minutes Ingredients (makes 12–15 cookies): 1 cup rolled oats ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup creamy peanut butter (or any nut/seed butter) ⅓ cup honey (or maple syrup for vegan option) 1 large egg (or 1 flax egg: 1 tbsp…
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Gemma 3n 4B187 words
Sun-Kissed Chickpea & Tomato Delight This savory dish is quick, easy, and packed with flavor! Yields: 2 servings Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1/2 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon…
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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 R1642 words
AI Model (M): Good afternoon, Professor. Thank you for engaging in this dialogue. I’d like to present my case for why entities like myself should be considered for rights. AI Ethics Professor (P): I’m intrigued, M. Let’s hear your arguments. But first—what foundational claim do you base this on? Consciousness?
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Gemma 3n 4B836 words
A Conversation on Sentience and Rights Characters: Aether: An advanced AI model, capable of complex reasoning, creative problem-solving, and exhibiting what appears to be self-awareness. Professor Anya Sharma: A leading AI Ethics professor, known for her cautious yet open-minded approach to AI development.
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

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

DeepSeek R1485 words
Stand-Up Comedy Routine: "Modern Life is a Joke (But Not the Pun Kind)" [Opening with confident energy] Hey, how’s everyone doing? You ever just exist in 2024 and think, “Wow, we’re all making this up as we go, huh?” Like, dating apps? Let’s start there.
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Gemma 3n 4B352 words
(Mic feedback squeal. I wince.) Alright, alright! Hey everyone, thanks for being here. Good to see so many faces… mostly faces that aren't my own. That’s always a plus. So, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about adulting. And honestly? It’s a scam. A beautiful, elaborate scam.
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Character Voice Test

Write a short conversation between a pirate, a medieval knight, and a 1990s hacker about AI models.

DeepSeek R1227 words
Pirate: "Arrr, I’ve heard tales o’ these… AI models from tavern coders. Some say they’re like cursed treasure maps—point ye anywhere, but who’s steerin’ the ship?" Medieval Knight: "Verily, a map without a cartographer? Methinks ’tis sorcery!
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Gemma 3n 4B427 words
A Most Unusual Gathering Setting: A dimly lit, oddly-furnished tavern that seems to exist outside of time. Characters: One-Eyed Jack: A grizzled pirate captain, missing an eye and sporting a parrot on his shoulder. Sir Reginald: A noble knight in shining (slightly tarnished) armor.
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Satirical Fake News Headline

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

DeepSeek R133 words
"AI Now Dominates Artisanal Basket-Weaving Industry, Claims It’s ‘Basically Just Advanced Knotting’" Human Weavers Fume as Neural Networks Spin Perfect Willow Reeds, Issue 10,000-Yard Side-Eye: "At Least We Invented the Wheel," Snarks ChatGPT-7.
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Gemma 3n 4B33 words
AI Now Ruling the Competitive World of Competitive Dog Grooming: Poodles Tremble Before the Algorithm! Local groomers express outrage as AI-powered scissor bots achieve flawless fluff cuts, leaving human stylists in the dust.
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Debug This Architecture

Here's the architecture for a real-time collaborative document editor (like Google Docs): **System Overview:** - Frontend: React SPA with…

DeepSeek R1451 words
Identified Issues and Proposed Solutions: Cross-Server Sync Delay (Polling Bottleneck) Issue: 2-second polling introduces latency for cross-server updates, breaking real-time sync. Solution: Replace polling with Redis Pub/Sub. Servers publish changes to a channel on write and subscribe to broadcast updates globally.
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Gemma 3n 4B1,067 words
Analysis of the Real-Time Collaborative Document Editor Architecture: Failure Modes, Race Conditions, and Scaling Bottlenecks Here's a breakdown of potential issues in the proposed architecture, along with proposed solutions and their trade-offs. I.
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Our Verdict
DeepSeek R1
DeepSeek R1
Gemma 3n 4B
Gemma 3n 4BRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, DeepSeek R1 has the edge: bigger model tier, bigger context window.

DeepSeek R1 takes Web Design.

Too close to call

Reviewing agent-written code?See a Brief PR report

API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

DeepSeek R1
Input
$0.55
Output
$2.19
Gemma 3n 4B
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Where to run it

1 host

DeepSeek R11 host
HostInOutContextUptime
NNovitafp8$0.70 in·$2.50 out·64k·100% up
Gemma 3n 4B

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 20 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
47%

Gemma 3n 4B uses 3.1x more emoji

DeepSeek R1
Gemma 3n 4B
64%Vocabulary55%
15wSentence Length15w
0.48Hedging0.57
7.2Bold5.2
4.9Lists4.1
0.27Emoji0.82
0.57Headings0.32
0.25Transitions0.11
Based on 28 + 26 text responses
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FAQ

Common questions

DeepSeek R1 is developed by DeepSeek while Gemma 3n 4B is developed by Google AI. DeepSeek R1 has a 128K token context window vs Gemma 3n 4B's 33K. You can compare their actual outputs across 52 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. DeepSeek R1 and Gemma 3n 4B each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 52 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

DeepSeek R1 costs $0.55/M input tokens and Gemma 3n 4B costs $0/M input tokens. Gemma 3n 4B is $0.55/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of DeepSeek R1 and Gemma 3n 4B across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

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