Model Comparison

Phi-4 Multimodal Instruct
vs. QwQ 32B-Preview

Comparing 2 AI models · 7 benchmarks · Microsoft, Alibaba

Recommended Pick

Alibaba logoQwQ 32B-Preview10 metric wins

Strongest on: TTFT, Latency, Reasoning

Lowest Price

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Phi-4 Multimodal Instruct

$0.00/1M input price

Best Reasoning

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QwQ 32B-Preview

41.2 reasoning score

Blends available reasoning benchmarks

Composite Indices

Higher is better; speed and price are normalized

Standard Benchmarks

Only benchmarks with data are shown

Differences That Matter

Reasoning gap

QwQ 32B-Preview leads Phi-4 Multimodal Instruct by 17.4 points on reasoning.

Top-pick rationale

QwQ 32B-Preview wins 10 measurable categories, including TTFT, Latency, Reasoning, Intelligence.

Live compare

Response Face-Off

Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.

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Phi-4 Multimodal Instruct

Microsoft

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TTFT

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Cost

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QwQ 32B-Preview

Alibaba

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Full Comparison

Metric
Microsoft logoPhi-4 Multimodal Instruct
Microsoft
Top Pick
Alibaba logoQwQ 32B-Preview
Alibaba
Pricing per 1M tokens
Input Cost$0.00/1M$0.00/1M
Output Cost$0.00/1M$0.00/1M
Specifications
OrganizationMicrosoftAlibaba
Release DateFeb 26, 2025Nov 27, 2024
Performance & Speed
Throughput16.9 tok/s
TTFT363ms
Latency363ms
Composite Indices
Reasoning Score23.841.2
Intelligence4.59.2
Standard Benchmarks
GPQA31.5%55.7%
MMLU Pro48.5%64.8%
HLE4.4%4.8%
LiveCodeBench13.1%33.7%
MATH 50069.3%91.0%
AIME (Original)9.3%45.3%
SciCode11.0%3.8%

Key Takeaways

Phi-4 Multimodal Instruct offers the best value at $0.00/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.

QwQ 32B-Preview has the strongest reasoning profile with a 41.2 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.

All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens,suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.

When to Choose Each Model

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Phi-4 Multimodal Instruct

  • Cost-sensitive applications
  • High-volume processing
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QwQ 32B-Preview

  • Complex reasoning tasks
  • Research & analysis