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DeepSeek-R1 1.5B, 7B, and 8B
FeaturedSmall distilled reasoning models for local math, logic, coding analysis, and step-by-step problem solving.
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DeepSeek-R1 Small Distilled Models
DeepSeek-R1 distilled models are good choices when a local model needs to reason through math, logic, and coding problems rather than only produce fluent chat.
Recommended Sizes
| Model | Package size | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek-R1 1.5B | 1.1 GB | Tiny reasoning tests |
| DeepSeek-R1 7B | 4.7 GB | Small reasoning assistant |
| DeepSeek-R1 8B | 5.2 GB | Best small default |
Install Commands
ollama run deepseek-r1:1.5b
ollama run deepseek-r1:7b
ollama run deepseek-r1:8b
Choose This When
- You care about reasoning more than polished prose.
- You want a small model for math, logic, or coding review.
- You can tolerate slower answers for harder prompts.