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DeepSeek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B vs Kimi K2 Instruct

DeepSeek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B offers 131K tokens context vs 75K tokens, DeepSeek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B includes advanced reasoning, DeepSeek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B has open weights. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

DeepSeek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B

Chutes

131K tokens context • $0.02 / $0.07 per 1M tokens

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Kimi K2 Instruct

Chutes

75K tokens context • $0.15 / $0.59 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
DeepSeek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B
Kimi K2 Instruct
Provider
Chutes
Chutes
Context Window
131K tokens
75K tokens
Max Output Tokens
131K tokens
75K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.02
$0.15
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.07
$0.59
Release Date
May 2025
Aug 2025

Capabilities

Capability
DeepSeek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B
Kimi K2 Instruct
Text Generation
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose DeepSeek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B if:

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

Choose Kimi K2 Instruct if: