This model is deprecated. We only continue performance benchmarking for the default 10k input token workload. Results for other workloads are historical and no longer updated.
DeepSeek has launched a newer model, DeepSeek V3 0324. We suggest considering it instead.
For more information, see comparison of DeepSeek V3 0324 to other models and API provider benchmarks for DeepSeek V3 0324.
DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B API Provider Benchmarking & Analysis
This analysis is intended to support you in choosing the best API provider of DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B for your use-case.
Fastest
DeepInfraOutput speed
Total 2 providers
Lowest Latency
DeepInfraTime to first answer token
Total 2 providers
Lowest Price
DeepInfra
SambaNovaBlended price (per 1M tokens)
Total 2 providers
DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B is available through 2 API providers, each offering different performance characteristics and pricing. Below is a comparison of the key metrics across providers.
- For output speed, the top providers are DeepInfra (25.2 t/s).
- For latency, DeepInfra (80.38s) offer the lowest time to first answer token.
- For pricing, DeepInfra (0.71) and SambaNova (0.77) offer the lowest blended prices per 1M tokens.
- DeepInfra stands out as the overall leader, ranking first across all three categories: speed, latency, and pricing.
Highlights
Pricing
Pricing: Cache Hit, Input, and Output
Pricing: Blended Price
Output Speed vs. Price
Speed
Measured by Output Speed (tokens per second)
Output Speed: DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B
Latency vs. Output Speed
Latency
Measured by Time (seconds) to First Token
Time to First Answer Token
End-to-End Response Time
Seconds to output 500 tokens, calculated based on time to first token, 'thinking' time for reasoning models, and output speed
End-to-End Response Time
Key Comparison Metrics & API Features
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B providers
DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B is currently available through 2 API providers that we benchmark and track.
The fastest provider for DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B by output speed is DeepInfra (25.2 t/s). Output speed measures how quickly tokens are generated after the model starts responding.
The provider with the lowest time to first answer token for DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B is DeepInfra (80.38s). Lower latency means faster initial response time.
1 of 2 providers support JSON mode for DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B: DeepInfra.
1 of 2 providers support function calling for DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B: DeepInfra.
DeepInfra leads across all key metrics for DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B, offering the fastest speed, lowest latency, and most competitive pricing.
When choosing a provider for DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B, consider: output speed (for throughput-intensive tasks), latency (for interactive applications requiring quick first responses), pricing (for cost-sensitive workloads), and API features like JSON mode or function calling.
Yes, provider performance can vary over time due to infrastructure changes, load balancing, and updates. We continuously benchmark all providers and display historical performance trends in the "Over Time" charts.
For information about DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B's intelligence, capabilities, modalities, and how it compares to other models, see the model overview page. View model overview