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R1 Distill Llama 70B vs Inkling Small

Inkling Small is 1.3× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Inkling Small accepts the larger context window (524K).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
R1 Distill Llama 70BInkling Small
ProviderDeepSeekThinkingmachines
Input $/1M$0.800$0.450
Output $/1M$0.800$1.20
Blended $/1M$0.800$0.637
Context window8K524K
Max output8K262K
ReleasedJan 2025Jul 2026
LicenceOpen weightsOpen weights
Choose R1 Distill Llama 70B if…
  • No clear advantage on the data we hold.
Choose Inkling Small if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.637 vs $0.800 blended
  • Larger context window (524K)
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, R1 Distill Llama 70B or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both R1 Distill Llama 70B and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is R1 Distill Llama 70B cheaper than Inkling Small?
Inkling Small is cheaper: $0.637 versus $0.800 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.800 vs $0.450. Output alone: $0.800 vs $1.20.
What context windows do R1 Distill Llama 70B and Inkling Small have?
R1 Distill Llama 70B: 8,192 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes R1 Distill Llama 70B and Inkling Small?
R1 Distill Llama 70B is made by DeepSeek. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.
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