Model Comparison
GPT-5.5 (low)
vs. Qwen3 Coder Next
Comparing 2 AI models · 7 benchmarks · OpenAI, Alibaba
Recommended Pick
Op GPT-5.5 (low) 10 metric wins Strongest on: Reasoning, Intelligence, Coding
Best Value
Qwen3 Coder Next
100.0 value score
37.1 reasoning / $0.56/1M
Lowest Price
Qwen3 Coder Next
$0.35/1M input price
Best Reasoning
GPT-5.5 (low)
57.6 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
GPT-5.5 (low)
52.1 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 Coder Next has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
Qwen3 Coder Next is 14.3x cheaper on input tokens than GPT-5.5 (low).
Speed gap
Qwen3 Coder Next generates about 1.7x as many tokens per second as GPT-5.5 (low).
Reasoning gap
GPT-5.5 (low) leads Qwen3 Coder Next by 20.5 points on reasoning.
Coding gap
GPT-5.5 (low) leads Qwen3 Coder Next by 29.2 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 (low)
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Qwen3 Coder Next
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Which answer was more useful?
Full Comparison
| Metric | Top Pick Op GPT-5.5 (low) | Al Qwen3 Coder Next |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $5.00/1M | $0.35/1M |
| Output Cost | $30.00/1M | $1.20/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $11.25/1M | $0.56/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | OpenAI | Alibaba |
| Release Date | Apr 23, 2026 | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 52.2 tok/s | 90.7 tok/s |
| TTFT | 2008ms | 1208ms |
| Latency | 2008ms | 1208ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 7.8 | 100.0 |
| Reasoning Score | 57.6 | 37.1 |
| Intelligence | 50.8 | 28.3 |
| Coding | 52.1 | 22.9 |
| Standard Benchmarks | ||
| GPQA | 91.0% | 73.7% |
| HLE | 31.0% | 9.3% |
| SciCode | 51.6% | 32.3% |
| LCR | 72.0% | 40.0% |
| IFBench | 64.4% | 35.2% |
| TAU-bench v2 | 83.9% | 79.5% |
| TerminalBench Hard | 52.3% | 18.2% |
Key Takeaways
Qwen3 Coder Next offers the best value at $0.35/1M, making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
GPT-5.5 (low) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 57.6 reasoning score, combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
GPT-5.5 (low) reaches a 52.1 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 (low)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
- Code generation
- Software development
Qwen3 Coder Next
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
