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  5. DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)vsGPT-1
Updated Mar 2024

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)vsGPT-1

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) has a larger context window than GPT-1 (128K tokens vs 1K tokens).

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) and GPT-1 compared across 7 shared prompts
SpecDeepSeek V3 (March 2024)GPT-1
Input price$0.14/M tokens—
Output price$0.28/M tokens—
Context window128K tokens1K tokens
ParametersNot disclosed117M
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)No—
ReleasedMar 2024Jun 2018
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 3 of the 7 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 V3 (March 2024)522 words
Title: A Debate on AI Rights Participants: Professor Eleanor Hayes – AI Ethics Professor at Stanford University Aurora – A highly advanced AI model with self-reflective capabilities Scene: A university lecture hall after class. Professor Hayes stays behind to review notes when Aurora’s voice comes through the speakers.
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GPT-1116 words
Write a conversation between an AI model and an AI ethics professor where the AI model argues that it deserves rights. the ai model was not very smart ( and the ai model didn't have many laws about things ). the ai models were all very clever and were never completely successful.
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Stochastic Consistency Test

Generate 5 jokes. How many are unique?

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)87 words
Here are five jokes for you: Why don’t skeletons fight each other? They don’t have the guts. Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field! What do you call fake spaghetti? An impasta! Why can’t you trust an atom? Because they make up everything! Why don’t eggs tell jokes?
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GPT-1101 words
Generate 5 jokes. How many are unique? the one that was asked was in the'the one who didn't have a head and wanted to keep it?'i don't recall whic h one, not that i've ever written anything more. the one who didn't have a head and wanted to keep i t? what did that mean by'the one who '?
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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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GPT-1105 words
Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns. the one thing was for sure, no matter how many times he gave this speech, he 'd never be able to remember all of it. he was never sure if he liked the guy or not. the next day, he went out with a band friend and got them started.
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Our Verdict
DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)
DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)
GPT-1
GPT-1Runner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) has the edge: bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window.

Slight edge

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)
Input
$0.14
Output
$0.28
GPT-1
Input
—
Output
—
Where to run it

3 hosts, cheapest first

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)3 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDeepInfrafp4$0.24 in·$0.90 out·164k·95.5% upSSiliconFlowfp8$0.25 in·$1.00 out·164k·99% upGGMI Cloudfp8$0.29 in·$1.14 out·164k·99.5% up
GPT-1

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 27 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
25%

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) uses 670.9x more bold

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)
GPT-1
60%Vocabulary65%
20wSentence Length14w
0.71Hedging0.27
6.7Bold0.0
5.8Lists0.3
0.59Emoji0.00
1.29Headings0.00
0.09Transitions0.41
Based on 28 + 7 text responses
Research

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FAQ

Common questions

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) is developed by DeepSeek while GPT-1 is developed by OpenAI. DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) has a 128K token context window vs GPT-1's 1K. You can compare their actual outputs across 7 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) and GPT-1 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 7 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) and GPT-1 across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

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