Model Comparison
Qwen3.5 2B (Reasoning)
vs. Qwen3.6 35B A3B (Non-reasoning)
Comparing 2 AI models · 7 benchmarks · Alibaba
Recommended Pick
AlQwen3.6 35B A3B (Non-reasoning)9 metric winsStrongest on: Throughput, Reasoning, Intelligence
Lowest Price
Qwen3.5 2B (Reasoning)
$0.00/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Qwen3.6 35B A3B (Non-reasoning)
39.5 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
Qwen3.5 2B (Reasoning)
2.9 coding index
Composite Indices
Higher is better; speed and price are normalized
Standard Benchmarks
Only benchmarks with data are shown
Differences That Matter
Price gap
Qwen3.5 2B (Reasoning) is ∞x cheaper on input tokens than Qwen3.6 35B A3B (Non-reasoning).
Reasoning gap
Qwen3.6 35B A3B (Non-reasoning) leads Qwen3.5 2B (Reasoning) by 21.0 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
Qwen3.6 35B A3B (Non-reasoning) wins 9 measurable categories, including Throughput, Reasoning, Intelligence, GPQA.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
Qwen3.5 2B (Reasoning)
Alibaba
TTFT
—
Time
—
tok/s
—
Tokens
—
Cost
—
Qwen3.6 35B A3B (Non-reasoning)
Alibaba
TTFT
—
Time
—
tok/s
—
Tokens
—
Cost
—
Which answer was more useful?
Chat with leading AI models
Use Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini alongside with EU-Hosted Models like Deepseek, Qwen & Kimi.
EU-hosted inference
Servers in Germany & Finland. Designed to meet strict GDPR and ISO 27001 compliance requirements.
Full Comparison
| Metric | Al Qwen3.5 2B (Reasoning) | Top Pick Al Qwen3.6 35B A3B (Non-reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.00/1M | $0.38/1M |
| Output Cost | $0.00/1M | $2.25/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | — | $0.84/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Alibaba | Alibaba |
| Release Date | Mar 2, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | — | 135.5 tok/s |
| TTFT | — | 1350ms |
| Latency | — | 1350ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | — | 100.0 |
| Reasoning Score | 18.4 | 39.5 |
| Intelligence | 7.6 | 24.2 |
| Coding | 2.9 | — |
| Standard Benchmarks | ||
| GPQA | 45.6% | 81.7% |
| HLE | 2.1% | 12.5% |
| SciCode | 2.8% | 1.3% |
| LCR | 23.7% | 56.7% |
| IFBench | 31.5% | 36.2% |
| TAU-bench v2 | 69.0% | 85.1% |
| TerminalBench Hard | 3.8% | 25.8% |
Key Takeaways
Qwen3.5 2B (Reasoning) offers the best value at $0.00/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Qwen3.6 35B A3B (Non-reasoning) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 39.5 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
Qwen3.5 2B (Reasoning) reaches a 2.9 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
Qwen3.5 2B (Reasoning)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
- Code generation
- Software development
Qwen3.6 35B A3B (Non-reasoning)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
