DeepSeek-R1-0528 vs Qwen3.8 27B
Qwen3.8 27B is cheaper on output tokens, while Qwen3.8 27B offers a larger context window. Choose DeepSeek-R1-0528 or Qwen3.8 27B based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | DeepSeek-R1-0528 | Qwen3.8 27B |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Azure | Qwen |
| Input / 1M tokens | $1.35 | $0.24 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $5.40 | $2.20 |
| Context window | 164K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | — |
| Released | May 2025 | — |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | — | 152 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1441 |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | — | 1594 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | — | 1271 |
FAQ
Is DeepSeek-R1-0528 or Qwen3.8 27B cheaper?
Qwen3.8 27B is cheaper on output tokens ($2.20 vs $5.40 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, DeepSeek-R1-0528 or Qwen3.8 27B?
Qwen3.8 27B has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.