Model Comparison
Qwen3.5 9B (Non-reasoning)
vs. Step3 VL 10B
Comparing 2 AI models · 7 benchmarks · Alibaba, StepFun
Recommended Pick
Al Qwen3.5 9B (Non-reasoning) 7 metric wins Strongest on: Reasoning, Intelligence, Coding
Lowest Price
Qwen3.5 9B (Non-reasoning)
$0.00/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Qwen3.5 9B (Non-reasoning)
38.2 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
Qwen3.5 9B (Non-reasoning)
21.3 coding index
Composite Indices
Higher is better; speed and price are normalized
Standard Benchmarks
Only benchmarks with data are shown
Differences That Matter
Reasoning gap
Qwen3.5 9B (Non-reasoning) leads Step3 VL 10B by 6.6 points on reasoning.
Coding gap
Qwen3.5 9B (Non-reasoning) leads Step3 VL 10B by 7.4 points on coding.
Top-pick rationale
Qwen3.5 9B (Non-reasoning) wins 7 measurable categories, including Reasoning, Intelligence, Coding, GPQA.
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)
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Which answer was more useful?
Full Comparison
| Metric | Top Pick Al Qwen3.5 9B (Non-reasoning) | St Step3 VL 10B |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.00/1M | $0.00/1M |
| Output Cost | $0.00/1M | $0.00/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Alibaba | StepFun |
| Release Date | Mar 2, 2026 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | — | — |
| TTFT | — | — |
| Latency | — | — |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Reasoning Score | 38.2 | 31.6 |
| Intelligence | 27.3 | 15.5 |
| Coding | 21.3 | 13.9 |
| Standard Benchmarks | ||
| GPQA | 78.6% | 69.0% |
| HLE | 8.6% | 10.2% |
| SciCode | 27.7% | 31.1% |
| LCR | 38.0% | 0.0% |
| IFBench | 37.8% | 50.2% |
| TAU-bench v2 | 85.1% | 16.1% |
| TerminalBench Hard | 18.2% | 5.3% |
Key Takeaways
Qwen3.5 9B (Non-reasoning) offers the best value at $0.00/1M, making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Qwen3.5 9B (Non-reasoning) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 38.2 reasoning score, combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
Qwen3.5 9B (Non-reasoning) reaches a 21.3 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 9B (Non-reasoning)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
- Code generation
- Software development
Step3 VL 10B
- General-purpose AI
- Versatile applications
