Model Comparison
Qwen3.5 9B (Non-reasoning)
vs. Solar Mini 4
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Alibaba, Upstage
Recommended Pick
Strongest on: Output price, Throughput, TTFT
Lowest Price
Solar Mini 4
$0.10/1M input price
Differences That Matter
Price gap
Solar Mini 4 is 1.7x cheaper on input tokens than Qwen3.5 9B (Non-reasoning).
Speed gap
Qwen3.5 9B (Non-reasoning) generates about 1.4x as many tokens per second as Solar Mini 4.
Top-pick rationale
Qwen3.5 9B (Non-reasoning) wins 4 measurable categories, including Output price, Throughput, TTFT, Latency.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
Qwen3.5 9B (Non-reasoning)
Alibaba
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Solar Mini 4
Upstage
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Top Pick Al Qwen3.5 9B (Non-reasoning) | Up Solar Mini 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.17/1M | $0.10/1M |
| Output Cost | $0.25/1M | $0.40/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $0.19/1M | $0.18/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Alibaba | Upstage |
| Release Date | Mar 2, 2026 | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 123.3 tok/s | 89.6 tok/s |
| TTFT | 580ms | 2000ms |
| Latency | 580ms | 24340ms |
Key Takeaways
Solar Mini 4 offers the best value at $0.10/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens,suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.
When to Choose Each Model
Qwen3.5 9B (Non-reasoning)
- General-purpose AI
- Versatile applications
Solar Mini 4
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing