Model Comparison
K3 (max)
vs. Qwen3.8-Flash-Next
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Kimi, Alibaba
Recommended Pick
AlQwen3.8-Flash-Next7 metric winsStrongest on: Value, Input price, Output price
Best Value
Qwen3.8-Flash-Next
100.0 value score
42.2 reasoning / $0.23/1M
Lowest Price
Qwen3.8-Flash-Next
$0.15/1M input price
Best Reasoning
K3 (max)
43.8 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
K3 (max)
76.2 coding index
Differences That Matter
Best value
Qwen3.8-Flash-Next has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
Qwen3.8-Flash-Next is 20x cheaper on input tokens than K3 (max).
Speed gap
Qwen3.8-Flash-Next generates about 1.7x as many tokens per second as K3 (max).
Reasoning gap
K3 (max) leads Qwen3.8-Flash-Next by 1.6 points on reasoning.
Coding gap
K3 (max) leads Qwen3.8-Flash-Next by 3.1 points on coding.
Response Face-Off
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Qwen3.8-Flash-Next
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Ki K3 (max) | Top Pick Al Qwen3.8-Flash-Next |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $3.00/1M | $0.15/1M |
| Output Cost | $15.00/1M | $0.47/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $6.00/1M | $0.23/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Kimi | Alibaba |
| Release Date | Jul 16, 2026 | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 41.5 tok/s | 71.9 tok/s |
| TTFT | 3290ms | 2670ms |
| Latency | 51430ms | 30480ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 4.0 | 100.0 |
| Reasoning Score | 43.8 | 42.2 |
| Intelligence | 43.8 | 42.2 |
| Coding | 76.2 | 73.1 |
Key Takeaways
Qwen3.8-Flash-Next offers the best value at $0.15/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
K3 (max) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 43.8 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
K3 (max) reaches a 76.2 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
K3 (max)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
- Code generation
- Software development
Qwen3.8-Flash-Next
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
