DeepSeek: R1

DeepSeek R1, a 671B parameter open-source model with 37B active in inference, demonstrates competitive performance across various benchmarks. It exhibits competitive response times, ranking in the 40th percentile for speed, and offers moderate pricing, placing in the 31st percentile. A standout feature is its exceptional reliability, achieving a 100% success rate across all 7 benchmarks, indicating consistent and dependable operation. In terms of specific performance, DeepSeek R1 excels in Instruction Following, achieving perfect accuracy in one instance and high accuracy (80%) in another, often being among the fastest or most accurate models in these tests. It also shows strong capabilities in Email Classification with perfect accuracy and favorable cost/speed metrics. Coding performance is robust at 93% accuracy. While its Ethics performance is moderate at 96% accuracy, its Reasoning (70%) and General Knowledge (96.5%) scores are respectable. The model's key strengths lie in its instruction following, classification, and coding abilities, coupled with its unparalleled reliability. Its primary area for potential improvement appears to be in the Ethics benchmark, where its accuracy percentile is lower compared to other categories.