GPT-5 Chat vs DeepSeek-R1-0528
DeepSeek-R1-0528 is cheaper on output tokens, while DeepSeek-R1-0528 offers a larger context window. Choose GPT-5 Chat or DeepSeek-R1-0528 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | GPT-5 Chat | DeepSeek-R1-0528 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Azure | Azure |
| Input / 1M tokens | $1.25 | $1.35 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $10.00 | $5.40 |
| Context window | 128K | 164K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | Yes |
| Released | Aug 2025 | May 2025 |
FAQ
Is GPT-5 Chat or DeepSeek-R1-0528 cheaper?
DeepSeek-R1-0528 is cheaper on output tokens ($5.40 vs $10.00 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, GPT-5 Chat or DeepSeek-R1-0528?
DeepSeek-R1-0528 has the larger context window (164K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.