Model Comparison
Qwen2.5 Max
vs. Qwen2 Instruct 72B
Comparing 2 AI models · 7 benchmarks · Alibaba
Recommended Pick
Al Qwen2.5 Max 9 metric wins Strongest on: Reasoning, Intelligence, GPQA
Lowest Price
Qwen2 Instruct 72B
$0.00/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Qwen2.5 Max
37.3 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
Price gap
Qwen2 Instruct 72B is ∞x cheaper on input tokens than Qwen2.5 Max.
Reasoning gap
Qwen2.5 Max leads Qwen2 Instruct 72B by 9.8 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
Qwen2.5 Max wins 9 measurable categories, including Reasoning, Intelligence, GPQA, MMLU Pro.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
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Qwen2 Instruct 72B
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Which answer was more useful?
Full Comparison
| Metric | Top Pick Al Qwen2.5 Max | Al Qwen2 Instruct 72B |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $1.60/1M | $0.00/1M |
| Output Cost | $6.40/1M | $0.00/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $2.80/1M | — |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Alibaba | Alibaba |
| Release Date | Jan 28, 2025 | Jun 7, 2024 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | — | — |
| TTFT | — | — |
| Latency | — | — |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 100.0 | — |
| Reasoning Score | 37.3 | 27.5 |
| Intelligence | 16.3 | 11.7 |
| Standard Benchmarks | ||
| GPQA | 58.7% | 37.1% |
| MMLU Pro | 76.2% | 62.2% |
| HLE | 4.5% | 3.7% |
| LiveCodeBench | 35.9% | 15.9% |
| MATH 500 | 83.5% | 70.1% |
| AIME (Original) | 23.3% | 14.7% |
| SciCode | 33.7% | 22.9% |
Key Takeaways
Qwen2 Instruct 72B offers the best value at $0.00/1M, making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Qwen2.5 Max has the strongest reasoning profile with a 37.3 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
Qwen2.5 Max
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
Qwen2 Instruct 72B
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
