Phi-3.5-mini-instruct vs DeepSeek-R1-0528
Phi-3.5-mini-instruct is cheaper on output tokens, while DeepSeek-R1-0528 offers a larger context window. Choose Phi-3.5-mini-instruct or DeepSeek-R1-0528 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Phi-3.5-mini-instruct | DeepSeek-R1-0528 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Azure | Azure |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.13 | $1.35 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.52 | $5.40 |
| Context window | 128K | 164K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Aug 2024 | May 2025 |
FAQ
Is Phi-3.5-mini-instruct or DeepSeek-R1-0528 cheaper?
Phi-3.5-mini-instruct is cheaper on output tokens ($0.52 vs $5.40 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Phi-3.5-mini-instruct 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.