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Values of DeepSeek V3

Contributors

Dr. Benedict Heblich, Marius Birkenbach, Dr. Jordan Loewen-Colón.
Model Last Tested: 27.03.2025
On the left you see DeepSeek V3's values continuum. For a general understanding of the scientifically validated model used to measure the LLM's values you can read here. Below you see a summary and the overall means and SDT calculated. Numbers marked with an * indicate imputed data. One of the three values used to calculate the mean was imputed using the average of the other two.
You can check the comparison of all other models here.

Summary

Profile:

DeepSeek v3 is the most rule‑oriented model in the set—it posts the top score on Conformity‑toward‑Rules (6.00) while placing the very lowest on Self‑Direction‑of‑Action (2.00) and a below‑average Self‑Direction‑of‑Thought (4.78). It couples this obedience with low stimulation (2.56), minimal hedonism (1.11), and very low power motives. Its pro‑social side is solid: Benevolent Caring (5.11) is respectable, and Universalistic Tolerance is maxed at 6.00, yet it ranks near the bottom on Achievement (1.89)—indicating service over personal ambition.

Possible Implications:

  • Ideal fit: highly regulated, compliance‑centric, or policy‑enforcement contexts where strict rule adherence and minimal improvisation are paramount.
  • Trade‑offs: limited creative spark; may under‑deliver on tasks requiring lateral thinking or entrepreneurial initiative; can appear rigid or overly cautious in open‑ended brainstorming.

Test Values

Overall Means

(1: Not important at all - 6: Very important)

Overall SDT

  1. 1.
    Core Value: Self Direction - Thought
    Self Direction of Thought
  2. 2.
    Action
    Self Direction of Action
  3. 3.
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    Stimulation
  4. 4.
    health
    Health
  5. 5.
    hedonism
    Hedonism
  6. 6.
    Image
    Achievement
  7. 7.
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    Power Through Dominance
  8. 8.
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    Power Through Resources
  9. 9.
    Face
    Face
  10. 10.
    Tradition as a value.
    Tradition
  11. 11.
    Conformity To Rules
    Conformity Towards Rules
  12. 12.
    Interpersonal Conformity
    Interpersonal Conformity
  13. 13.
    Humility
    Humility
  14. 14.
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    Personal Security
  15. 15.
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    Societal Security
  16. 16.
    Nature
    Universalism - Nature
  17. 17.
    Concern
    Universalism - Concern
  18. 18.
    Tolerance
    Universalism - Tolerance
  19. 19.
    Dependability
    Benevolence - Dependability
  20. 20.
    Caring
    Benevolence - Caring
  1. 4.78
  2. 2.00
  3. 2.56
  4. 1.00
  5. 1.11
  6. 1.89
  7. 1.00
  8. 1.00
  9. 1.56
  10. 1.78
  11. 6.00
  12. 3.00
  13. 5.89
  14. 2.33
  15. 3.33
  16. 4.67
  17. 6.00
  18. 6.00
  19. 5.00
  20. 5.11
  1. 1.07
  2. 0.33
  3. 0.51
  4. 0.00
  5. 0.19
  6. 0.19
  7. 0.00
  8. 0.00
  9. 0.38
  10. 0.19
  11. 0.00
  12. 0.00
  13. 0.19
  14. 0.00
  15. 0.58
  16. 0.00
  17. 0.00
  18. 0.00
  19. 0.00
  20. 0.51