Updated Apr 5, 2025

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Llama 4 Maverick

DeepSeek R1Runner-up

No community votes yet. On paper, Llama 4 Maverick has the edge — bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window.

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Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity

85%

DeepSeek R1 uses 4.3x more emoji

DeepSeek R1

Llama 4 Maverick

62%Vocabulary42%

15wSentence Length24w

0.52Hedging0.76

8.0Bold3.7

5.7Lists6.3

0.04Emoji0.00

0.62Headings0.74

0.28Transitions0.11

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DeepSeek R1

Llama 4 Maverick

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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Why DeepSeek R1?

1.4x cheaper overall$0.55/M in · $2.19/M out

Leads 1 of 1 benchmarks

Stronger on LiveCodeBench63.5% vs 43.4%

Why Llama 4 Maverick?

7.8x more context1.0M

2 months newerApr 2025

DeepSeek R1Llama 4 Maverick

Input price

$0.55/M

$1.50/M

Output price

$2.19/M

$2.50/M

Context

128K

1.0M

Released

Feb 2025

Apr 2025

Benchmarks1 common

63.5%+31.7%

43.4%

Favorites

DeepSeek R1Llama 4 Maverick

Movie

The Godfather

The Godfather

Blade Runner

Blade Runner

Album

The Dark Side of the Moon

The Dark Side of the Moon

OK Computer

Book

Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice

Nineteen Eighty-Four

Nineteen Eighty-Four

City

Kyoto

Tokyo

Game

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Adventure, Action4.4

Portal

Portal

Action, Puzzle4.5

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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.

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Llama 4 Maverick

Llama 4 Maverick

Meta · Apr 2025text

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02

AI Board Game Logicreasoning

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

DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025svg

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Llama 4 Maverick

Llama 4 Maverick

Meta · Apr 2025svg

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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.

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Llama 4 Maverick

Llama 4 Maverick

Meta · Apr 2025text

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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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Llama 4 Maverick

Llama 4 Maverick

Meta · Apr 2025text

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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

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Llama 4 Maverick

Meta · Apr 2025svg

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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

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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.

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Llama 4 Maverick

Llama 4 Maverick

Meta · Apr 2025text

Here's a possible 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns:

"Hey, you know what's wild? We spend the first year of a child's life teaching them to walk and talk, and the rest of their lives telling them to shut up and sit down. (pause) It's like, what are we even doing? It's like, 'Great job on mastering the basics of human functionality! Now, let's work on repressing those skills for the next 70 years.'

And have you ever noticed how everyone's a foodie now? 'Oh, I'm a foodie.' No, you're not a foodie. You just eat food. That's like me saying, 'I'm a breather.' 'I'm a sleeper.' (chuckle) 'I'm a person who wears pants.' (laugh)

But seriously, have you been to a restaurant lately? The menus are like novels. 'Pan-seared, free-range, artisanal, small-batch, locally-sourced...' It's like they're trying to distract you from the fact that it's just a burger. (laugh) 'This burger is made with the finest grass-fed beef, harvested under the light of a full moon, and served on a bed of organic lettuce.' No, it's just a burger. I get it. You put some effort into it. Congratulations.

And then there's social media. You know, where we all get to share our highlight reels with the world. 'Oh, look at me on vacation!' 'Look at me at the beach!' 'Look at me eating a salad!' (sarcastic tone) Yeah, because that's exactly what I want to see – a curated version of someone's perfect life. I mean, where's the 'I'm eating Cheetos on my couch in sweatpants' post? That's the real highlight reel. (laugh)

But you know what the best part is? We're all just pretending to be adults. We're all just winging it, trying to figure it out as we go. And the people who seem the most put together? They're probably just as lost as the rest of us. (chuckle) I mean, have you ever met someone who's like, 'Oh, I'm totally on top of things.' And you're like, 'Really? Because I'm pretty sure we're all just making this up as we go.' (laugh)

I think that's the beauty of being an adult – we're all just stumbling through it together, trying not to trip over our own feet. And if we're lucky, we might even figure out how to use a washing machine. (laugh) That's the American dream, folks."

This routine is approximately 3 minutes long and focuses on observations about everyday life, parenting, food culture, social media, and adulthood. It uses storytelling, exaggeration, and irony to create humor, rather than relying on puns.

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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.

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Llama 4 Maverick

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Meta · Apr 2025text

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09

Satirical Fake News Headlineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and understanding of current events

DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

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Llama 4 Maverick

Llama 4 Maverick

Meta · Apr 2025text

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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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Llama 4 Maverick

Llama 4 Maverick

Meta · Apr 2025text

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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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Meta · Apr 2025website

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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

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Llama 4 Maverick

Llama 4 Maverick

Meta · Apr 2025website

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