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DeepSeek-R1 vs Claude 2

DeepSeek-R1 is more cost-effective, DeepSeek-R1 includes advanced reasoning. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

DeepSeek-R1

Amazon Bedrock

128K tokens context • $1.35 / $5.40 per 1M tokens

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Claude 2

Amazon Bedrock

100K tokens context • $8.00 / $24.00 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
DeepSeek-R1
Claude 2
Provider
Amazon Bedrock
Amazon Bedrock
Context Window
128K tokens
100K tokens
Max Output Tokens
33K tokens
4K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$1.35
$8.00
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$5.40
$24.00
Release Date
Jan 2025
Jul 2023

Capabilities

Capability
DeepSeek-R1
Claude 2
Text Generation
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose DeepSeek-R1 if:

  • • You need a larger context window
  • • Cost efficiency is a priority
  • • You need advanced reasoning

Choose Claude 2 if: