Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | DeepSeek R1 (Jan '25) | o4-mini (high) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $1.35 | $1.1 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $4 | $4.4 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
o4-mini (high) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $1.93/M tokens vs $2.36/M for DeepSeek R1 (Jan '25).
o4-mini (high) wins 11 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 1 for DeepSeek R1 (Jan '25). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
o4-mini (high) generates tokens faster at 145 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. DeepSeek R1 (Jan '25) also has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 26.75s).
Choose based on your priorities: o4-mini (high) for lower cost, o4-mini (high) for stronger benchmark performance, and o4-mini (high) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.