How does ChatGPT evaluate DeepSeek?

DeepSeek and ChatGPT are both leading AI language models, each with its strengths and limitations. Based on recent evaluations and reports, here’s how they compare:

Performance & Cost:
DeepSeek: This model achieves comparable performance to other top-tier models with lower computational costs. Reports indicate that DeepSeek was trained on approximately 2,000 NVIDIA H800 GPUs over 55 days, with a total cost of around $5.6 million—significantly lower than other models. (thetimes.co.uk)

ChatGPT: Developed by OpenAI, ChatGPT requires a higher training cost and relies on massive computing power. However, it excels in multiple domains, including mathematics, coding, and natural language reasoning.

Response Speed & Text Generation:
ChatGPT: Faster response times, typically generating the first response within 1 second, with a generation speed of about 100 tokens per second.

DeepSeek: First response time is about 1.1 seconds, with a generation speed of 87.5 tokens per second. ChatGPT may have an edge in scenarios requiring rapid text generation. (99aicreator.com)

Context Understanding Ability:
ChatGPT: Can remember around 2 million tokens of context, making it highly effective for long conversations.

DeepSeek: Has a weaker memory capability, retaining only around 130,000 tokens. Users may need to restart conversations for long discussions. (99aicreator.com)

Content Restrictions & Censorship:
DeepSeek: Implements strict content moderation to comply with Chinese government regulations, restricting responses on politically sensitive topics. (thetimes.co.uk)

ChatGPT: Offers more flexibility in content generation but still follows certain usage policies and restrictions.

Usability & Accessibility:
DeepSeek: As an open-source model, it allows users to deploy it in their own environments, reducing usage costs. However, due to recent large-scale cyberattacks, DeepSeek has temporarily restricted new user registrations, allowing access only via Chinese mainland phone numbers, email, and Google login. (thetimes.co.uk)

ChatGPT: Provided by OpenAI with a subscription-based model, offering advanced features for around $20 per month.

Market Reaction:
The launch of DeepSeek has drawn significant global attention and has been described as a "Sputnik moment" for U.S. AI development, prompting Western tech leaders to reassess their strategies. (the-sun.com)

Conclusion:
If you need high performance, fast responses, and strong context retention, ChatGPT might be the better choice. However, if you prioritize cost efficiency and prefer to deploy a model in your own environment—while accepting some content restrictions—DeepSeek could be a viable alternative. The choice ultimately depends on your specific needs and use cases.

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