DeepSeek: Deepseek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B

DeepSeek-R1-0528-Qwen3-8B demonstrates a compelling blend of advanced capabilities within a compact 8B parameter footprint. While its speed performance places it in the 17th percentile, indicating longer response times compared to many models, it generally offers cost-effective solutions, ranking in the 62nd percentile for price. The model excels in complex reasoning and general knowledge, achieving 98.0% accuracy in Reasoning (96th percentile) and a perfect 100.0% in General Knowledge. Notably, it is the most accurate model at its price point for both these categories, and among the top three in accuracy for General Knowledge. Its performance in Coding is also strong at 89.0% accuracy (80th percentile). However, its accuracy in Ethics (98.0%, 47th percentile) and Email Classification (95.0%, 36th percentile) is more moderate, suggesting areas for potential refinement. Overall, DeepSeek-R1-0528-Qwen3-8B's key strength lies in its exceptional reasoning and knowledge acquisition, particularly impressive given its distilled nature. Its primary weakness is its slower processing speed. This model is well-suited for applications prioritizing accuracy in complex problem-solving and knowledge retrieval, where response time is a secondary concern.