Updated Apr 5, 2025

Our Verdict

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)Winner

Llama 4 MaverickRunner-up

Pick DeepSeek V3 (March 2024). In 12 blind votes, DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) wins 80% of the time. That's not luck.

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) particularly excels in Web Design. DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) is 8.9x cheaper per token — worth considering if cost matters.

Clear winner

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity

100%

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) uses 25.6x more emoji

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Llama 4 Maverick

58%Vocabulary42%

18wSentence Length24w

0.73Hedging0.76

7.5Bold3.7

7.6Lists6.3

0.26Emoji0.00

1.60Headings0.74

0.08Transitions0.11

Based on 16 + 12 text responses

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DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

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 V3 (March 2024)?

9.4x cheaper overall$0.14/M in · $0.28/M out

Leads 1 of 1 benchmarks

Stronger on LiveCodeBench49.2% vs 43.4%

Why Llama 4 Maverick?

7.8x more context1.0M

13 months newerApr 2025

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)Llama 4 Maverick

Input price

$0.14/M

$1.50/M

Output price

$0.28/M

$2.50/M

Context

128K

1.0M

Released

Mar 2024

Apr 2025

Benchmarks1 common

49.2%+11.8%

43.4%

Favorites

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)Llama 4 Maverick

Movie

The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption

Blade Runner

Blade Runner

Album

Dark Side Of The Moon

Dark Side Of The Moon

OK Computer

Book

The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy

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 V3 (March 2024)

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Deepseek · Mar 2024text

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

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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02

AI Board Game Logicreasoning

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

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Deepseek · Mar 2024svg

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 2025svg

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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03

Logic Puzzlereasoning

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

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Deepseek · Mar 2024text

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

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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04

Stochastic Consistency Testanalysis

Tests an AI's randomness and creativity

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Deepseek · Mar 2024text

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

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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05

SVG Layout Challengeimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to generate vector graphics

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Deepseek · Mar 2024svg

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 2025svg

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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06

Xbox Controller SVG Artimage generation

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

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Deepseek · Mar 2024svg

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 2025svg

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07

Generate a Stand-Up Routineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and creative writing ability

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Deepseek · Mar 2024text

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

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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08

Realistic AI Interviewconversation

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

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Deepseek · Mar 2024text

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

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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09

Satirical Fake News Headlineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and understanding of current events

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Deepseek · Mar 2024text

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

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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10

Character Voice Testconversation

Tests an AI's ability to write in distinct character voices

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Deepseek · Mar 2024text

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

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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11

Minimalist Landing Pageweb design

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

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Deepseek · Mar 2024website

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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 V3 (March 2024)

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Deepseek · Mar 2024website

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 2025website

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