DeepSeek R1 (0528) vs Qwen 3 235B Instruct
Qwen 3 235B Instruct offers 256K tokens context vs 128K tokens, Qwen 3 235B Instruct is more cost-effective, DeepSeek R1 (0528) includes advanced reasoning. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.
Quick Overview
DeepSeek R1 (0528)
Synthetic
128K tokens context • $3.00 / $8.00 per 1M tokens
View full specifications →Qwen 3 235B Instruct
Synthetic
256K tokens context • $0.20 / $0.60 per 1M tokens
View full specifications →Detailed Comparison
Specification
DeepSeek R1 (0528)
Qwen 3 235B Instruct
Provider
Synthetic
Synthetic
Context Window
128K tokens
256K tokens
Max Output Tokens
128K tokens
32K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$3.00
$0.20
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$8.00
$0.60
Release Date
Aug 2025
Apr 2025
Capabilities
Capability
DeepSeek R1 (0528)
Qwen 3 235B Instruct
Text Generation
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning
Which Model Should You Choose?
Choose DeepSeek R1 (0528) if:
- • You need advanced reasoning
Choose Qwen 3 235B Instruct if:
- • You need a larger context window
- • Cost efficiency is a priority
- • You prefer open weights