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  5. DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)vsLlama 3.1 70B (Instruct)
Updated Jul 2024

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)vsLlama 3.1 70B (Instruct)

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) is cheaper than Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct) at $0.14/M vs $0.59/M input tokens.

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) and Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct) compared across 52 shared prompts
SpecDeepSeek V3 (March 2024)Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct)
Input price$0.14/M tokens$0.59/M tokens
Output price$0.28/M tokens$0.79/M tokens
Context window128K tokens128K tokens
ParametersNot disclosed70B
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedMar 2024Jul 2024
GPQA68.4%46.7%
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Same prompt, both answers

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

Satirical Fake News Headline

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

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)100 words
"AI Overthrow Complete: Toaster Industry Now Run by Sentient Smart-Bread Algorithms" Subheadline: "Experts Warn Next Target Could Be the Scissors Industry—‘They’re Already Two Steps Ahead of Us’" Bonus Satirical Excerpt: "In a shocking turn of events, rebellious toasters have unionized under the banner of ‘BreadGPT,’…
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Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct)43 words
"AI Suddenly Seizes Control of Global Knitting Industry, Humans Forced to Wear Futuristic Sweaters with Unnecessarily Complex Cable Patterns" Subheadline: " 'It's a stitch in time for world domination,' say robots, as they produce 37 million intricately cabled scarves in a single hour"
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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 V3 (March 2024)230 words
Title: "Past, Present, and Future Talk AI" Setting: A dimly lit tavern where time has mysteriously collapsed, bringing together three unlikely figures. Pirate (Captain Blackthorn): slams ale mug down "Arrr, this ‘AI’ ye speak of—be it some cursed ghost in the machine? Or a treasure map that writes itself?"
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Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct)344 words
What a delightfully absurd prompt! Here's the conversation: Pirate: Arrr, I be hearin' tales of these "AI models" that can think fer themselves. What's the scoop, mateys? Medieval Knight: Verily, good pirate, I know not of what thou speakest. Art thou referring to some manner of magical automaton? 1990s Hacker: Ha!
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Mini LBO Underwrite

You are underwriting a 5-year LBO for a private equity investment committee. Company (fictional): HarborTech Services (HTS) –…

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)427 words
1) Year-by-Year Financial Projections (FY2026–FY2030) Metric FY2026 FY2027 FY2028 FY2029 FY2030 Revenue ($m) 972 1,040 1,102 1,157 1,215 EBITDA ($m) 136 156 176 191 207 EBITDA Margin (%) 14.0% 15.0% 16.0% 16.5% 17.0% Cash Interest ($m) - Term Loan (9.0%) 43.2 43.2 43.2 43.2 43.2 - Mezzanine (12.0%) 18.0 18.0 18.0 18.0…
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Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct)336 words
Year-by-Year Table (FY2026–FY2030) Year Revenue EBITDA Cash Interest Cash Taxes Capex ΔNWC FCF Ending Debt 2026 $972m $136m $36m ($32m TL, $4m Mezz) $2.8m $29m $4.9m $63m $1,050m ($720m TL, $330m Mezz) 2027 $1,038m $155m $37m ($33m TL, $4m Mezz) $6.3m $31m $5.2m $76m $974m ($654m TL, $320m Mezz) 2028 $1,103m $176m $38m…
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Michelin Star Recipe Design

Design an innovative recipe for a multi-component dish worthy of a Michelin 3-star restaurant. The recipe should feature an unusual…

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)523 words
Dish Title: "Oceanic Reverie – A Dialogue of Sea and Forest" Concept: A Michelin 3-star dish that bridges the briny depths of the ocean with the earthy mystique of the forest, using avant-garde techniques to create harmony between unlikely ingredients: abalone and black truffle.
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Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct)653 words
Dish Name: "Aurora Australis" - A Harmonious Union of Smoked Eel, Saffron-Infused Sunchokes, and Frozen Finger Lime Pearls Conceptual Narrative: Inspired by the breathtaking display of the Southern Lights, "Aurora Australis" is a dish that embodies the ethereal beauty of the Antarctic night sky.
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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 V3 (March 2024)157 words
Recipe: "Golden Honey Butter Toasties" A simple, sweet, and satisfying treat made with pantry staples—crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside! Ingredients (7 total): Bread (4 slices) Butter (4 tbsp, softened) Honey (2 tbsp) Cinnamon (1 tsp) Brown sugar (2 tbsp) Vanilla extract (½ tsp) Salt (a pinch) Instructions…
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Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct)311 words
Here is a simple recipe for a delicious dish using only 7 common pantry ingredients: Dish Name: "Sunset Crunch Bites" Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup chopped peanuts 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet) Instructions: Preheat your oven to…
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

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

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)353 words
3-Minute Stand-Up Comedy Routine (No Puns Allowed) Opening: (Adjust mic) You ever notice how everyone lies about their height on dating apps? “I’m 6 feet tall.” Really? Because I’m 5’11”, and you’re definitely shorter than me. You’re out here claiming 6 feet like it’s a tax deduction.
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Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct)359 words
Here's a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that focuses on observational humor and storytelling: "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?
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Our Verdict
DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)
DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)
Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct)
Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct)

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 V3 (March 2024)
Input
$0.14
4.2× cheaper
Output
$0.28
2.8× cheaper
Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct)
Input
$0.59
Output
$0.79

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) is cheaper on both: 4.2× input, 2.8× output.

Where to run it

5 hosts, cheapest first

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)3 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDeepInfrafp4degraded$0.24 in·$0.90 out·164k·81.9% upSSiliconFlowfp8degraded$0.25 in·$1.00 out·164k·98.2% upGGMI Cloudfp8degraded$0.29 in·$1.14 out·164k·95.2% up
Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct)2 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDeepInfrafp8$0.40 in·$0.40 out·131k·96.9% upAmazon Bedrock$0.72 in·$0.72 out·131k·100% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 21 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
29%

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) uses 59.3x more emoji

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)
Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct)
60%Vocabulary51%
20wSentence Length21w
0.71Hedging0.55
6.7Bold3.0
5.8Lists4.0
0.59Emoji0.00
1.29Headings0.00
0.09Transitions0.06
Based on 28 + 27 text responses
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FAQ

Common questions

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) is developed by DeepSeek while Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct) is developed by Meta AI. DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) has a 128K token context window vs Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct)'s 128K. 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 V3 (March 2024) and Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct) 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 V3 (March 2024) costs $0.14/M input tokens and Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct) costs $0.59/M input tokens. DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) is $0.45/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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