Compare the listed model data for Qwen2.5 72B Instruct by Qwen and DeepSeek-V3 by DeepSeek. Benchmark and pricing records are not a controlled test and may change.
Data last updated: 2026-10-16. Verify current model details with each provider.
What the listed data says
Qwen2.5 72B Instruct: 128K tokens; DeepSeek-V3: 128K tokens. The listed context-window values are equal. Qwen2.5 72B Instruct is listed for coding, agentic workflows, long-context tasks; DeepSeek-V3 is listed for coding, agentic workflows, long-context tasks. Shared catalog benchmark entries: MMLU: Qwen2.5 72B Instruct 86.2%; DeepSeek-V3 88.5%; HumanEval: Qwen2.5 72B Instruct 86.6%; DeepSeek-V3 89.9%. These records are reference data, not a controlled head-to-head test; verify current pricing and specifications with each provider.
Catalog source links
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The first listed parameter quantities are 72B and 671B total (37B active via MoE); the larger quantity is 9.32× the smaller. Total and active MoE parameters are not directly equivalent.
The catalog release dates are September 2024 and December 2024, about 3 months apart at the precision supplied.
Cost example: 1M input and 1M output tokens
Using only the catalog's listed per-million-token rates, 1M input plus 1M output tokens costs about $1.8 for Qwen2.5 72B Instruct and $1.37 for DeepSeek-V3. This excludes provider-specific discounts, caching, and other fees.
Choose Qwen2.5 72B Instruct if…
Choose Qwen2.5 72B Instruct when your task aligns with catalog-listed uses or strengths such as General chat and Q&A, Multilingual applications, Document analysis, Coding assistance.
Choose DeepSeek-V3 if…
Choose DeepSeek-V3 when your task aligns with catalog-listed uses or strengths such as General-purpose coding and software development, Business document analysis, API building at high quality and low cost, Enterprise AI integration at scale.
Feature Comparison — Qwen2.5 72B Instruct vs DeepSeek-V3
Catalog specifications for Qwen2.5 72B Instruct and DeepSeek-V3
Specification
Qwen2.5 72B Instruct
DeepSeek-V3
Provider
Qwen
DeepSeek
Parameters
72B
671B total (37B active via MoE)
Context window
128K tokens
128K tokens
Maximum output
Not listed
Not listed
Catalog pricing
Free via LITHOVEX
MIT open source. DeepSeek API: $0.27/MTok input, $1.10/MTok output
Listed input/output cost per 1M tokens
input $0.6, output $1.2 per 1M tokens
input $0.27, output $1.1 per 1M tokens
License
Qwen License
MIT
Coding support
Listed
Listed
Reasoning support
Not listed
Not listed
Vision input
Not listed
Not listed
Multimodal
Not listed
Not listed
Open weights
Not listed
Yes
Benchmark: MMLU
86.2%
88.5%
Benchmark: HumanEval
86.6%
89.9%
Figures are transcribed from LITHOVEX model records. Benchmark versions and evaluation setups may differ; pricing and specifications can change. Check each provider's current documentation before making a decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is different between Qwen2.5 72B Instruct and DeepSeek-V3?
Qwen2.5 72B Instruct: 128K tokens; DeepSeek-V3: 128K tokens. The listed context-window values are equal. Qwen2.5 72B Instruct is listed for coding, agentic workflows, long-context tasks; DeepSeek-V3 is listed for coding, agentic workflows, long-context tasks. Shared catalog benchmark entries: MMLU: Qwen2.5 72B Instruct 86.2%; DeepSeek-V3 88.5%; HumanEval: Qwen2.5 72B Instruct 86.6%; DeepSeek-V3 89.9%. These records are reference data, not a controlled head-to-head test; verify current pricing and specifications with each provider.
What benchmark values are listed for Qwen2.5 72B Instruct and DeepSeek-V3?
MMLU: Qwen2.5 72B Instruct 86.2%; DeepSeek-V3 88.5%; HumanEval: Qwen2.5 72B Instruct 86.6%; DeepSeek-V3 89.9%. The catalog values may use different versions and evaluation setups, so they are reference points rather than a controlled head-to-head result.
Which model has the larger listed context window?
Qwen2.5 72B Instruct: 128K tokens; DeepSeek-V3: 128K tokens. The listed context-window values are equal.
What are the listed costs per million tokens for Qwen2.5 72B Instruct and DeepSeek-V3?
Qwen2.5 72B Instruct: input $0.6, output $1.2 per 1M tokens (Free via LITHOVEX). DeepSeek-V3: input $0.27, output $1.1 per 1M tokens (MIT open source. DeepSeek API: $0.27/MTok input, $1.10/MTok output). Where separate numeric input and output rates are available, the worked example uses 1M input plus 1M output tokens. Confirm current terms with each provider.
How far apart are the listed release dates for Qwen2.5 72B Instruct and DeepSeek-V3?
The catalog lists Qwen2.5 72B Instruct as September 2024 and DeepSeek-V3 as December 2024, about 3 months apart at the precision supplied.
When was the comparison data last updated?
The model catalog records 2026-10-16 as its data update date. Provider specifications and prices may have changed since then.
How should I choose between Qwen2.5 72B Instruct and DeepSeek-V3?
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