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DeepSeek Chat (R1-based) vs Code Llama

DeepSeek DeepSeek Chat (R1-based) vs Meta Code Llama — side-by-side specs.

DeepSeek
DeepSeek Chat (R1-based)
Meta
Code Llama
Overview
CompanyDeepSeekMeta
Release dateJan 20 2025Aug 24 2023
Model type
Open sourceYesYes
Specifications
Parameters
Context window
Benchmarks
Timeline
Release gapCode Llama shipped 515 days before DeepSeek Chat (R1-based)

Which is better: DeepSeek Chat (R1-based) or Code Llama?

DeepSeek Chat (R1-based) and Code Llama don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks, so there's no direct head-to-head comparison. Code Llama shipped 515 days before DeepSeek Chat (R1-based), so benchmark comparisons should account for the intervening progress.

Published specifications for these two models are limited — see each model page for the latest details.

Direct benchmark comparisons are unavailable — DeepSeek Chat (R1-based) and Code Llama don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks.

Frequently asked questions

When was DeepSeek Chat (R1-based) released?
DeepSeek Chat (R1-based) was released by DeepSeek on Jan 20 2025.
When was Code Llama released?
Code Llama was released by Meta on Aug 24 2023.

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