It\u2019s Lunar New Year in China and the world is celebrating! Thanks to the launch of one amazing model after the other by Chinese companies. Alibaba too recently launched Qwen2.5-Max<\/a> \u2013 a model that supersedes giants from OpenAI, DeepSeek & Llama. Packed with advanced reasoning, and image & video generation, this model is set to shake the GenAI world. In this blog, we will compare the performance of Qwen2.5-Max, DeepSeek-R1, and Kimi k1.5 on several fronts to find the best LLM at present!<\/p>\n Let\u2019s begin comparing Qwen2.5-max, DeepSeek-R1, and Kimi k1.5, starting with their technical details. For this, we will be comparing the benchmark performances and features of these 3 models.<\/p>\n Based on the available data, here is how Qwen2.5-Max performs against DeepSeek-R1 and Kimi k1 on various standard benchmark tests.<\/p>\n Each of the three models has its own web chat interface which offers different features. Here\u2019s how Qwen2.5-Max performs against its peers when it comes to features:<\/p>\n Now let\u2019s compare the currently reigning top 3 Chinese models \u2013 Qwen2.5-max, DeepSeek-R1, and Kimi k1.5 \u2013 based on their applications. For this, we will be testing their performance on three different tasks involving reasoning, multi-step processing, and coding.<\/p>\n We will give the same prompt to all three models and compare their responses, giving them scores of 0, 0.5, and 1 based on their performance. At the end, we\u2019ll tally the scores to find out which of them is the best. So let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n Prompt: <\/strong>\u201c Prove mathematically that Earth is round\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n The most relevant proof of Earth\u2019s curvature would be the one involving Eratosthenes\u2019 method (circa 240 BCE), since it\u2019s one of the oldest and most comprehensive proofs involving the mathematical analysis of the angular difference between two places. All three models used that approach in one way or the other.<\/p>\n Qwen2.5-Max provided 8 different ways to prove that the Earth is round with no proper explanation of any. DeepSeek-R1 took Eratosthenes\u2019 method \u2013 explained its theory and mathematics in concise and clear terms. Kimi k 1.5 used the simplest approach, based on the required method without even explicitly mentioning it.<\/p>\nIntroduction to Qwen2.5-Max, DeepSeek-R1, and Kimi k1.5<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nQwen2.5-Max Vs DeepSeek-R1 Vs Kimi k1.5: Technical Comparison<\/h2>\n
Benchmark Performance Comparison<\/h3>\n
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Feature Comparison<\/h3>\n
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\n \nFeature<\/th>\n Qwen2.5-Max<\/th>\n DeepSeek-R1<\/th>\n Kimi k1.5<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Image Analysis<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Web Interface<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Image Generation<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Web Search<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Artifacts<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Documents Upload<\/td>\n Single<\/td>\n Multiple<\/td>\n Multiple<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Common Phrase<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n Qwen2.5-Max Vs DeepSeek-R1 Vs Kimi k1.5: Application-based Analysis<\/h2>\n
Task 1: Advanced Reasoning<\/h3>\n
Outputs<\/h4>\n
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\n \nQwen2.5-Max<\/th>\n DeepSeek-R1<\/th>\n Kimi k1.5<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Using geometry, gravity, satellite motion, and historical experiments, we have shown mathematically that the Earth is round. The curvature of the horizon, uniformity of gravity, and consistency of satellite orbits all support this conclusion.The Earth is a sphere (or more precisely, an oblate spheroid).<\/td>\n By calculating Earth\u2019s circumference using angular differences in shadows and distances between two locations, Eratosthenes mathematically proved Earth\u2019s spherical shape. Modern measurements and observations (e.g., horizon curvature, lunar eclipses) further confirm this.<\/td>\n The consistency of measured distances and angles with spherical geometry (e.g., d=R\u03b8) proves the Earth is round. Flat-Earth models fail to explain these relationships.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n My Analysis<\/h4>\n
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\n \nQwen2.5-Max<\/th>\n DeepSeek-R1<\/th>\n Kimi k1.5<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n The model provided some key observations supporting the claim. It then covered various parameters like the geometry of a sphere, horizon curvature, rotational and centrifugal force, and others that were not required. It did cover \u201cEratosthenes\u2019 Experiment\u201d as part of those parameters.<\/td>\n The model explained the theory in brief along with all the mathematical calculations to give the proof for the given task. It also gave some additional proofs along with some key observations to establish its result. The model used Eratosthenes\u2019 Experiment to establish the proof.<\/td>\n This model gave the most clear and concise response. It proved the hypothesis with a small mathematical calculation. It used the measurements from Eratosthenes\u2019 Experiment, without explicitly mentioning it.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n Score: Qwen2.5-Max: 0 | DeepSeek-R1: 0.5 | Kimi k1.5: 1<\/h4>\n
Task 2: Multi-step Document Processing & Analysis<\/h3>\n
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