DeepSeek R1 Distilled Model Rivals Google and Microsoft AI on Single GPU
Discover how DeepSeek's distilled R1 model outperforms rivals and runs on a single GPU. Ideal for AI researchers and businesses alike.
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DeepSeek R1 Distilled Model Rivals Google and Microsoft AI on Single GPU Can DeepSeek’s new R1 distilled AI model really outperform Google and Microsoft on a single GPU? That’s a question AI enthusiasts and businesses alike are asking as DeepSeek unveils the latest iteration of its reasoning model. Called DeepSeek-R1-0528-Qwen3-8B , this model isn’t just an incremental update—it’s a game-changer that combines compact size with impressive performance. Built on Alibaba’s Qwen3-8B foundation , DeepSeek’s model reportedly beats Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash on the AIME 2025 benchmark, known for its challenging math problems. Moreover, it nearly matches Microsoft’s Phi 4 reasoning plus model in the HMMT math skills test, placing it at the forefront of AI reasoning technology. Image Credits:Justin Sullivan / Getty Images The DeepSeek-R1-0528-Qwen3-8B model exemplifies what’s known as a distilled AI model —a leaner, more efficient version of a larger, more complex system. While it may not rival the full-sized DeepSeek R1 in overall capability, …
