Model Comparison
GPT-5.5 (high)
vs. Qwen3.5 0.8B (Non-reasoning)
Comparing 2 AI models · 7 benchmarks · OpenAI, Alibaba
Recommended Pick
Op GPT-5.5 (high) 10 metric wins Strongest on: Reasoning, Intelligence, Coding
Best Value
Qwen3.5 0.8B (Non-reasoning)
100.0 value score
12.8 reasoning / $0.02/1M
Lowest Price
Qwen3.5 0.8B (Non-reasoning)
$0.01/1M input price
Best Reasoning
GPT-5.5 (high)
65.0 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
GPT-5.5 (high)
58.5 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 0.8B (Non-reasoning) has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
Qwen3.5 0.8B (Non-reasoning) is 500x cheaper on input tokens than GPT-5.5 (high).
Speed gap
Qwen3.5 0.8B (Non-reasoning) generates about 1.6x as many tokens per second as GPT-5.5 (high).
Reasoning gap
GPT-5.5 (high) leads Qwen3.5 0.8B (Non-reasoning) by 52.2 points on reasoning.
Coding gap
GPT-5.5 (high) leads Qwen3.5 0.8B (Non-reasoning) by 57.5 points on coding.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
GPT-5.5 (high)
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Qwen3.5 0.8B (Non-reasoning)
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Which answer was more useful?
Full Comparison
| Metric | Top Pick Op GPT-5.5 (high) | Al Qwen3.5 0.8B (Non-reasoning) |
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| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $5.00/1M | $0.01/1M |
| Output Cost | $30.00/1M | $0.05/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $11.25/1M | $0.02/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | OpenAI | Alibaba |
| Release Date | Apr 23, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 61.7 tok/s | 98.8 tok/s |
| TTFT | 26683ms | 249ms |
| Latency | 26683ms | 249ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 0.9 | 100.0 |
| Reasoning Score | 65.0 | 12.8 |
| Intelligence | 58.9 | 9.9 |
| Coding | 58.5 | 1.0 |
| Standard Benchmarks | ||
| GPQA | 93.2% | 23.6% |
| HLE | 43.0% | 4.9% |
| SciCode | 55.9% | 2.9% |
| LCR | 73.3% | 6.7% |
| IFBench | 71.6% | 21.6% |
| TAU-bench v2 | 93.0% | 65.2% |
| TerminalBench Hard | 59.8% | 0.0% |
Key Takeaways
Qwen3.5 0.8B (Non-reasoning) offers the best value at $0.01/1M, making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
GPT-5.5 (high) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 65.0 reasoning score, combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
GPT-5.5 (high) reaches a 58.5 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
GPT-5.5 (high)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
- Code generation
- Software development
Qwen3.5 0.8B (Non-reasoning)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
