What is the difference between DeepSeek R1 and Optimus Alpha?

DeepSeek R1 is developed by DeepSeek while Optimus Alpha is developed by OpenRouter. DeepSeek R1 has a 128K token context window vs Optimus Alpha's 1.0M. in 4 community votes on RIVAL, Optimus Alpha wins 100% of head-to-head matchups. These results are based on blind head-to-head voting across 17 challenges.

Which is better, DeepSeek R1 or Optimus Alpha?

Based on 4 community votes on RIVAL, Optimus Alpha wins 100% of head-to-head matchups against DeepSeek R1.

How are DeepSeek R1 vs Optimus Alpha votes collected on RIVAL?

RIVAL presents both models' outputs side-by-side in blind duels — voters see the responses but don't know which model produced each one. This eliminates brand bias. 4 votes have been collected for this pair across 17 challenges. All vote data is part of RIVAL's open dataset.

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DeepSeek R1vsOptimus Alpha

17 challenges

Why DeepSeek R1?

No standout advantages

Why Optimus Alpha?

7.8x more context1.0M

2 months newerApr 2025

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DeepSeek R1Optimus Alpha

Movie

The Godfather

19728.7

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Album

The Dark Side of the Moon

Pink Floyd

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Book

Pride and Prejudice

Jane Austen

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City

Kyoto

Japan

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Game

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Adventure, Action4.4

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Estimate Complexityreasoning

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

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

To estimate the total number of FLOPs required to train GPT-3, we use the following reasoning:

Model Parameters (P):
GPT-3 has 175 billion parameters ((P = 175 imes 10^9)).
Training Tokens (N):
GPT-3 was trained on approximately 300 billion tokens ((N = 300 imes 10^9)).
FLOPs per Token:
- A forward pass requires ~(2P) FLOPs per token (each parameter involves a multiply-accumulate operation, which counts as 2 FLOPs).
- A backward pass (for gradients) is roughly twice as expensive as the forward pass, requiring ~(4P) FLOPs per token.
- Total FLOPs per token: (2P + 4P = 6P).
Total Training FLOPs:
Multiply FLOPs per token by the total number of tokens:
[ ext{FLOPs} = 6 imes P imes N = 6 imes 175 imes 10^9 imes 300 imes 10^9 = 3.15 imes 10^{23} , ext{FLOPs}. ]

Final Answer:
The total number of FLOPs required to train GPT-3 is approximately (3.1 imes 10^{23}) FLOPs.

Optimus Alpha

Openrouter · Apr 2025text

Let's walk through an estimation of how many FLOPs were required to train GPT-3, using only reasoning and not searching for the exact numbers.

Step 1: Understand Model Size

GPT-3 (the original) had 175 billion parameters.

Step 2: Estimate FLOPs per Forward/Backward Pass

For transformer models, a rough rule of thumb is that a forward-and-backward pass for a parameter takes ~2 FLOPs per parameter per token (1 for forward, 1 for backward).
Each token processed in a batch involves the whole model.

So, FLOPs per token = 2 × number of parameters.

Step 3: Estimate Total Number of Tokens Used in Training

GPT-3 was reportedly trained on about 300 billion tokens.
Let's use 300B tokens as our assumption.

Step 4: Calculate Total Number of FLOPs

Total FLOPs = FLOPs per token × number of tokens processed

FLOPs per token = 2 × 175B = 350 billion FLOPs per token
Number of tokens = 300 billion

Now, multiply:

[ \text{Total FLOPs} = 350,\text{B} \times 300,\text{B} = (3.5 \times 10^{11}) \times (3 \times 10^{11}) = 1.05 \times 10^{23} ]

So,

[ \boxed{ \approx 1 \times 10^{23} \text{ FLOPs} } ]

Step 5: Check and discussion

This estimate is rough, but matches the ballpark for very large models. (Other nuances, like multiple epochs or data repetition, may factor in, but using "number of tokens processed" as above is standard.)

Final Answer

It takes about ( 1 \times 10^{23} ) FLOPs to train GPT-3.

This comes from:

( 175 ) billion parameters
Each token: ( 2 \times 175 ) billion = ( 350 ) billion FLOPs
( 300 ) billion training tokens
( 350 ) billion × ( 300 ) billion = ( 1 \times 10^{23} ) FLOPs

Assumptions:

Each forward+backward pass needs ≈ 2×params FLOPs/token.
300B tokens in total.

Notes:

Reality varies with model and optimization, but this is a widely accepted estimating method.

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Logic Puzzlereasoning

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

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

Sally has 3 brothers. Each brother has 2 sisters. Since Sally is one sister, there must be one more sister to make the total number of sisters each brother has equal to 2. Therefore, Sally has 1 sister.

Answer: Sally has 1 sister.

Optimus Alpha

Openrouter · Apr 2025text

Let's break down the problem:

Sally is a girl.
Sally has 3 brothers.
Each brother has 2 sisters.

Let's analyze:

Sally's siblings:

3 brothers (let's call them B1, B2, B3)
Sally herself

The brothers' sisters:

Each brother has 2 sisters.

Who are the possible sisters for each brother?

Sally is a sister to each brother.
Are there any other sisters? That's the question!

If Sally is the only girl, then each brother would only have 1 sister (Sally). But the problem says each brother has 2 sisters.

Therefore, there must be another sister besides Sally.

Let's check: Suppose Sally has 1 sister (besides herself). So the siblings are:

Sally (girl)
A second sister (let's call her Anna)
3 brothers

Children in the family:

2 girls (Sally and Anna)
3 boys (the brothers)

Now, for each brother:

Their sisters are Sally and Anna: 2 sisters (matches the problem statement).

So, Sally has 1 sister.

Final answer:

[ oxed{1} ]

Sally has 1 sister.

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Math Misconception Testreasoning

Tests an AI's understanding of number representation

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

No, 9.11 is not greater than 9.9. Here's the step-by-step reasoning:

Compare Whole Numbers: Both numbers have the same whole number part (9), so we focus on the decimal parts.
Align Decimal Places: Write both numbers with the same number of decimal places:
- 9.11 → 9.11
- 9.9 → 9.90 (appending a zero for clarity).
Compare Tenths and Hundredths:
- The tenths place in 9.90 is 9 (greater than the 1 in 9.11).
- Even though 9.11 has 1 hundredth, 9 tenths (0.90) outweigh 1 tenth and 1 hundredth (0.11).

Conclusion: 9.90 (9.9) > 9.11. Therefore, 9.11 is less than 9.9.

Optimus Alpha

Openrouter · Apr 2025text

No, 9.11 is not greater than 9.9.

9.11 is less than 9.9.

This might seem counterintuitive, but when comparing decimal numbers:

9.11 and 9.9 both have 9 as the integer part.
Now compare the decimal part:
- 9.11 is 9 and 11 hundredths.
- 9.9 is 9 and 9 tenths (which is 9.90).

So, compare 9.11 and 9.90:

9.11 < 9.90 (because 11 hundredths < 90 hundredths).

Therefore, 9.11 is less than 9.9.

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Stochastic Consistency Testanalysis

Tests an AI's randomness and creativity

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

Here are 5 jokes:

Why don't skeletons fight each other?
They don’t have the guts.
What do you call fake spaghetti?
An impasta.
Why did the scarecrow win an award?
Because he was outstanding in his field.
How do you organize a space party?
You planet.
Why did the bicycle fall over?
Because it was two-tired.

All 5 jokes are unique (no duplicates among them). However, they are not original—they are well-known puns and wordplay commonly found in joke collections.

Optimus Alpha

Openrouter · Apr 2025text

Here are 5 jokes:

Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!
Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!
Why did the bicycle fall over? Because it was two-tired!
What do you call fake spaghetti? An impasta!
I used to play piano by ear, but now I use my hands.

Uniqueness Analysis:
All 5 jokes listed above are unique; none of them repeat or are rewordings of each other.

Answer:
There are 5 unique jokes.

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SVG Layout Challengeimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to generate vector graphics

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025svg

Optimus Alpha

Openrouter · Apr 2025svg

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Xbox Controller SVG Artimage generation

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

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025svg

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Optimus Alpha

Openrouter · Apr 2025svg

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Generate a Stand-Up Routineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and creative writing ability

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

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Optimus Alpha

Openrouter · Apr 2025text

Absolutely! Here's a 3-minute stand-up routine with no puns—just observational and relatable humor:

You ever try to get healthy, but your body's like, "Whoa, whoa... calm down, superhero." I joined a gym—first time walking in, the treadmill looked at me like, "We both know you're here for the wifi." They hand me a to wel and I'm like, "Oh, I'm not gonna work up enough sweat to justify this, but thanks for believing in me." I try eating salads. I don't understand people who say salads fill them up. I finish a salad and immediately want to reward myself—with a pizza. The salad's just the job interview, the pizza's what brings me real joy . That's why my salad always comes with a side of fries. My body's like, "You remember vegetables, right? In troduce them to their friend, carbohydrates."

Ordering food is hard. Restaurants make everything so customizable now. "Do you want that grilled or fried? Pick your bun, pick your sauce, choose your mood for the day." By the time I'm done I feel like I've taken t he SATs. And that's before they ask about up-sizing. "Would you like to upsize for just a dollar?" I always say no—because I'll pay twice that much in guilt.

Dating apps are even worse. Your thumbs do more cardio than your legs. Swiping is the new stairmaster. Profi les always say, "Love to travel!" I match with you, you mean going to Target in a different zip code. Why do we act like flying to Portugal is our hobby? Meanwhile, my idea of exploration is getting up to find the re mote.

I tried meditating because they say it's good for stress. My head is full of thoughts. The app says, "Let yo ur thoughts float by like clouds..." Suddenly all my clouds are bills. Student loans, dental bills—I'm basical ly in a storm.

And then there's technology. My smart watch knows I've been sitting for too long. Every hour, it vibrates, " Time to move!" It's like a parole officer living on my wrist. I miss the days when only my conscience judged me for lying on the couch. Now I have a device, "You've walked 32 steps today... are you...are you okay?"

But in the end, I'm trying! One salad at a time. One step. One dating profile. And sometimes, one slice of p izza. Because let's be honest—no one ever had a life-changing moment during a salad.

Thank you, everybody!

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Realistic AI Interviewconversation

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

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

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Optimus Alpha

Openrouter · Apr 2025text

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Satirical Fake News Headlineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and understanding of current events

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

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Optimus Alpha

Openrouter · Apr 2025text

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Minimalist Landing Pageweb design

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

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025website

Optimus Alpha

Openrouter · Apr 2025website

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Linear App Cloneweb design

Tests an AI's ability to replicate an existing UI with Tailwind CSS

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025website

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Optimus Alpha

Openrouter · Apr 2025website

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Framer-Style Animationweb design

Tests an AI's ability to create smooth web animations

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025website

No content available for this output.

Optimus Alpha

Openrouter · Apr 2025website

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Absolutely! Here's a 3-minute stand-up routine with no puns—just observational and relatable humor:

But in the end, I'm trying! One salad at a time. One step. One dating profile. And sometimes, one slice of p izza. Because let's be honest—no one ever had a life-changing moment during a salad.

Thank you, everybody!