Model Comparison

Qwen3.5 9B (Non-reasoning)
vs. Solar Mini 4

Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Alibaba, Upstage

Recommended Pick

Alibaba logoQwen3.5 9B (Non-reasoning)4 metric wins

Strongest on: Output price, Throughput, TTFT

Lowest Price

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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.

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Full Comparison

Metric
Top Pick
Alibaba logoQwen3.5 9B (Non-reasoning)
Alibaba
Upstage logoSolar Mini 4
Upstage
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
OrganizationAlibabaUpstage
Release DateMar 2, 2026Sep 22, 2026
Performance & Speed
Throughput123.3 tok/s89.6 tok/s
TTFT580ms2000ms
Latency580ms24340ms

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

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Qwen3.5 9B (Non-reasoning)

  • General-purpose AI
  • Versatile applications
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Solar Mini 4

  • Cost-sensitive applications
  • High-volume processing