DeepSeek v2.5

Sep 2024
DeepSeek v2.5
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Fits on✗ 8 GB (phone, laptop)✗ 16 GB✗ 24 GB GPU✗ 48 GB GPU✗ 80 GB GPU
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History

5 versions
1,3001,3201,3401,3601,3801,400Oct 24Jan 25Apr 25Jul 25Oct 25Release dateArena Text · Creative writingv2.5V3 · DecV3.1V3.2
1,3001,3201,3401,3601,3801,400Jan 25Jul 25Release dateArena Text · Creative writingv2.5V3 · DecV3.1V3.2

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Writing & Language

FAQ

How much does DeepSeek v2.5 cost?›

There is no per-unit API price: price not verified.

How good is DeepSeek v2.5, and what is it best at?›

#141 of 196 in Chat & Knowledge, #122 of 195 in Writing & Language.

Is DeepSeek v2.5 better than Step3?›

On Arena Text · creative writing, DeepSeek v2.5 scores 1,310 vs 1,310 — about the same.

When was DeepSeek v2.5 released? Is there a newer version?›

Released 2024-09-06. It is the current version in its line.

Is DeepSeek v2.5 open source?›

Yes, the weights are open (deepseek licence).

Can I run DeepSeek v2.5 locally?›

The weights are open and can be self-hosted; hardware needs are not confirmed yet.

Can DeepSeek v2.5 read images?›

No, it accepts text only.

What is DeepSeek v2.5?›

DeepSeek v2.5 is an open-weights language model from DeepSeek, released Sep 2024.

What are the best alternatives to DeepSeek v2.5?›

GPT-6 Luna (better), GLM 5.3 Flash (open weights).