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DeepSeek R1 vs Qwen 3 235B Instruct

Qwen 3 235B Instruct offers 256K tokens context vs 128K tokens, DeepSeek R1 includes advanced reasoning. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

DeepSeek R1

Synthetic

128K tokens context • $0.55 / $2.19 per 1M tokens

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Qwen 3 235B Instruct

Synthetic

256K tokens context • $0.20 / $0.60 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
DeepSeek R1
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)
$0.55
$0.20
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$2.19
$0.60
Release Date
Jan 2025
Apr 2025

Capabilities

Capability
DeepSeek R1
Qwen 3 235B Instruct
Text Generation
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose DeepSeek R1 if:

  • • You need advanced reasoning

Choose Qwen 3 235B Instruct if:

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