Model Comparison
Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high)
vs. Qwen3.5 35B A3B (Non-reasoning)
Comparing 2 AI models · 10 benchmarks · Google, Alibaba
Recommended Pick
Strongest on: TTFT, Latency, Reasoning
Best Value
Qwen3.5 35B A3B (Non-reasoning)
100.0 value score
41.8 reasoning / $0.69/1M
Lowest Price
Qwen3.5 35B A3B (Non-reasoning)
$0.25/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high)
73.6 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high)
46.5 coding index
Composite Indices
Higher is better; speed and price are normalized
Standard Benchmarks
Only benchmarks with data are shown
Differences That Matter
Best value
Qwen3.5 35B A3B (Non-reasoning) has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
Qwen3.5 35B A3B (Non-reasoning) is 8.0x cheaper on input tokens than Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high).
Reasoning gap
Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high) leads Qwen3.5 35B A3B (Non-reasoning) by 31.8 points on reasoning.
Coding gap
Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high) leads Qwen3.5 35B A3B (Non-reasoning) by 29.7 points on coding.
Top-pick rationale
Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high) wins 12 measurable categories, including TTFT, Latency, Reasoning, Intelligence.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high)
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Qwen3.5 35B A3B (Non-reasoning)
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Which answer was more useful?
Full Comparison
| Metric | Top Pick Go Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high) | Al Qwen3.5 35B A3B (Non-reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $2.00/1M | $0.25/1M |
| Output Cost | $12.00/1M | $2.00/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $4.50/1M | $0.69/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Alibaba | |
| Release Date | Nov 18, 2025 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | — | 144.1 tok/s |
| TTFT | — | 1309ms |
| Latency | — | 1309ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 26.9 | 100.0 |
| Reasoning Score | 73.6 | 41.8 |
| Intelligence | 48.4 | 30.7 |
| Coding | 46.5 | 16.8 |
| Math | 95.7 | — |
| Standard Benchmarks | ||
| GPQA | 90.8% | 81.9% |
| MMLU Pro | 89.8% | — |
| HLE | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| LiveCodeBench | 91.7% | — |
| AIME 2025 | 95.7% | — |
| SciCode | 56.1% | 29.3% |
| LCR | 70.7% | 55.3% |
| IFBench | 70.4% | 44.5% |
| TAU-bench v2 | 87.1% | 86.3% |
| TerminalBench Hard | 41.7% | 10.6% |
Key Takeaways
Qwen3.5 35B A3B (Non-reasoning) offers the best value at $0.25/1M, making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 73.6 reasoning score, combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high) reaches a 46.5 coding index, making it the top choice for software development and code generation tasks.
All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens, suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.
When to Choose Each Model
Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
- Code generation
- Software development
Qwen3.5 35B A3B (Non-reasoning)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing