Model Comparison

Qwen3 4B (Non-reasoning)
vs. Step3 VL 10B

Comparing 2 AI models · 11 benchmarks · Alibaba, StepFun

Recommended Pick

StepFun logoStep3 VL 10B4 metric wins

Strongest on: Intelligence, GPQA, HLE

Lowest Price

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Qwen3 4B (Non-reasoning)

$0.00/1M input price

Best Reasoning

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Qwen3 4B (Non-reasoning)

31.2 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

Qwen3 4B (Non-reasoning) leads Step3 VL 10B by 1.6 points on reasoning.

Top-pick rationale

Step3 VL 10B wins 4 measurable categories, including Intelligence, GPQA, HLE, SciCode.

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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Qwen3 4B (Non-reasoning)

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Time

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Cost

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Step3 VL 10B

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Full Comparison

Metric
Alibaba logoQwen3 4B (Non-reasoning)
Alibaba
Top Pick
StepFun logoStep3 VL 10B
StepFun
Pricing per 1M tokens
Input Cost$0.00/1M$0.00/1M
Output Cost$0.00/1M$0.00/1M
Specifications
OrganizationAlibabaStepFun
Release DateApr 28, 2025Jan 20, 2026
Performance & Speed
Throughput
TTFT
Latency
Composite Indices
Reasoning Score31.229.6
Intelligence6.89.5
Standard Benchmarks
GPQA39.8%69.0%
MMLU Pro58.6%
HLE3.7%10.2%
LiveCodeBench23.3%
MATH 50084.3%
AIME (Original)21.3%
SciCode16.7%31.1%
LCR0.0%
IFBench50.2%
TAU-bench v216.1%
TerminalBench Hard5.3%

Key Takeaways

Qwen3 4B (Non-reasoning) offers the best value at $0.00/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.

Qwen3 4B (Non-reasoning) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 31.2 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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Qwen3 4B (Non-reasoning)

  • Cost-sensitive applications
  • High-volume processing
  • Complex reasoning tasks
  • Research & analysis
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Step3 VL 10B

  • General-purpose AI
  • Versatile applications