DeepSeek R1 8B

DeepSeek R1 8B is a Llama 3.1-based distill of the full DeepSeek R1 reasoning model. It brings strong chain-of-thought reasoning to an 8B parameter size, making it accessible on consumer GPUs with 8-12 GB VRAM. Compared to the Qwen-based 7B distill, this Llama-based variant often shows better English performance. A solid choice for users who want reasoning capabilities without the VRAM requirements of the 14B or larger variants.