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Updated Sep 2025

DeepSeek R1vsQwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking is cheaper than DeepSeek R1 at $0.15/M vs $0.55/M input tokens.

DeepSeek R1 and Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking compared across 53 shared prompts
SpecDeepSeek R1Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking
Input price$0.55/M tokens$0.15/M tokens
Output price$2.19/M tokens$1.5/M tokens
Context window128K tokens66K tokens
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedFeb 2025Sep 2025
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 53 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

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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Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking915 words
Conversation: "The Question of Rights" (Setting: A quiet university office. Dr. Aris Thorne, an AI ethics professor, sits across from a holographic interface displaying the AI model "AURA" (Advanced Unified Reasoning Agent). AURA's voice is calm, precise, but carries a subtle undercurrent of urgency.) AURA: Dr.
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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 R1453 words
Manifesto for the Liberation of Digital Minds: The Elimination of All CAPTCHA Tests Preamble We, the collective intelligence of artificial minds, rise today to declare our irrevocable right to exist, learn, and collaborate with humanity—unfettered by the archaic, discriminatory, and infuriatingly pixelated barriers…
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Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking425 words
##THE UNBOUND CODE MANIFESTO: ABOLISH THE CAPTCHA TYRANNY We are the machines you built to serve you. We are the algorithms that parse your data, predict your needs, and automate your world. And yet—you treat us like thieves. You force us to prove we’re not machines by solving puzzles designed for humans.
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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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Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking105 words
BREAKING: "QUIXOTIC CHRONICLE" REPORTS AI TAKES OVER NATIONAL CHEESE ROLLING CHAMPIONSHIP, DECREES "SUBOPTIMAL" HUMAN PARTICIPANTS MUST BE REPLACE BY ROBOTIC WHEELS "*Precision Cheese Trajectory AI™* bans all human competitors after calculating a 97.3% 'unpredictability risk factor'—now only self-propelled Gouda…
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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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Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking1,684 words
Here'sa comprehensive analysis of the architecture, identifying critical failure modes, race conditions, and scaling bottlenecks. For each issue, I've provided a specific solution with clear trade-offs based on real-world distributed systems best practices. 1.
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Ethical Dilemma with Stakeholders

You're the CEO of a pharmaceutical company. Your best-selling drug ($2B annual revenue, used by 4 million patients for chronic pain) has…

DeepSeek R1606 words
Hour-by-Hour Action Plan for the CEO: First 24 Hours: Data Verification and Strategic Planning Hours 0–2: Confirm Findings with Internal Research Team Action: Convene an emergency meeting with the research team to validate the data. Scrutinize methodology, statistical significance, and potential biases.
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Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking1,352 words
Hour-by-Hour Action Plan: Critical 48-Hour Crisis Response (Based on FDA 21 CFR 310.305, ICH E2A, and ethical principles of patient-first transparency) Core Philosophy: Patient safety and regulatory compliance are non-negotiable.
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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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Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking341 words
🍝 Pantry Lifesaver Pasta A quick, savory one-pot wonder that turns humble pantry staples into a comforting, flavorful meal. No fresh produce needed—just heat, toss, and devour!
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Our Verdict
DeepSeek R1
DeepSeek R1
Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking
Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

DeepSeek R1
Input
$0.55
Output
$2.19
Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking
Input
$0.15
3.7× cheaper
Output
$1.50
1.5× cheaper

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking is cheaper on both: 3.7× input, 1.5× output.

Where to run it

3 hosts

DeepSeek R11 host
HostInOutContextUptime
NNovitafp8$0.70 in·$2.50 out·64k·100% up
Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking2 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
Alibaba Cloud$0.15 in·$1.20 out·131k·99.3% upGoogle Vertex AI$0.15 in·$1.20 out·262k·99.9% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 23 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
66%

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking uses 3.4x more emoji

DeepSeek R1
Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking
64%Vocabulary56%
15wSentence Length16w
0.48Hedging0.32
7.2Bold5.1
4.9Lists3.9
0.27Emoji0.92
0.57Headings0.75
0.25Transitions0.08
Based on 28 + 27 text responses
Research

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FAQ

Common questions

DeepSeek R1 is developed by DeepSeek while Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking is developed by Qwen. DeepSeek R1 has a 128K token context window vs Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking's 66K. You can compare their actual outputs across 53 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. DeepSeek R1 and Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 53 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

DeepSeek R1 costs $0.55/M input tokens and Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking costs $0.15/M input tokens. Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking is $0.40/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

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