DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 8B

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 8B

DeepSeek · Released Jan 20, 2025
Intelligence #614 / 650
6.8 our score
AA Index #313 / 401
6.4 Artificial Analysis
Input Price
Not priced
Output Price
Not priced
Context
Not reported

Analysis Summary

This distilled variant of DeepSeek R1 compresses reasoning capability into a small 8B parameter model, trading depth for efficiency and low cost. Benchmark performance is modest compared to full-size frontier models.

It suits lightweight reasoning tasks, prototyping, or cost-sensitive deployments where self-hosting is an option, but is not suited to complex coding or long-context business workflows.

As an open-weight model, it offers flexibility and low cost for teams willing to self-host, though capability trade-offs are real.

Assessed July 29, 2026

Editorial notes

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 8B is a small, open-weight distilled model offering modest reasoning at very low cost.

Rankings consider pricing, capabilities, benchmarks, and real-world applicability and are refreshed as new models launch. Feedback?

DFO Verdict

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 8B is a small, open-weight distilled model offering modest reasoning at very low cost.

#614 of 650 overall

How DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 8B compares

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 8B ranks #313 of 401 AI models we track for overall intelligence. DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 8B is currently free to use via OpenRouter.

Position in the field
Intelligence: smarter than 6% of models #614
worst in fieldmedianbest in field
Price vs frontier peers · $ per 1M tokens
DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 8B $0.00 in $0.00 out
Anthropic: Claude Fable 5 $10.00 in $50.00 out
Claude Opus 5 $5.00 in $25.00 out
Anthropic: Claude Opus 4.8 $5.00 in $25.00 out

Dark bar = input · light bar = output, scaled to the priciest peer.

Context window vs peers · tokens
DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 8B 0

1M tokens ≈ 8 full-length novels or ~2,500 pages of business documents in a single request.

Intelligence0.9Technical0Value0Content2.5
Performance profile

Strongest on content. The pulled-in value corner is the trade-off, and if the shape matters more than the price, this is your model.

Compare shapes side-by-side →

Frequently asked questions about DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 8B

How much does DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 8B cost?

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 8B is currently available for free via OpenRouter.

Who created DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 8B?

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 8B is developed by DeepSeek and was released on January 20, 2025.

© 2026 Design for Online Ltd. Registered in England and Wales No. 10328553. VAT Registered. Design for Online® and Forerunner® are registered trademarks.