Model Comparison
Qwen3.6 27B (Reasoning)
vs. Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning)
Comparing 2 AI models · 7 benchmarks · Alibaba
Recommended Pick
AlQwen3.6 27B (Reasoning)12 metric winsStrongest on: Value, TTFT, Reasoning
Best Value
Qwen3.6 27B (Reasoning)
100.0 value score
47.6 reasoning / $1.35/1M
Lowest Price
Qwen3.6 27B (Reasoning)
$0.60/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Qwen3.6 27B (Reasoning)
47.6 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
Qwen3.6 27B (Reasoning)
53.7 coding index
Composite Indices
Higher is better; speed and price are normalized
Standard Benchmarks
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Differences That Matter
Best value
Qwen3.6 27B (Reasoning) has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Reasoning gap
Qwen3.6 27B (Reasoning) leads Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning) by 5.3 points on reasoning.
Coding gap
Qwen3.6 27B (Reasoning) leads Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning) by 7.1 points on coding.
Top-pick rationale
Qwen3.6 27B (Reasoning) wins 12 measurable categories, including Value, TTFT, Reasoning, Intelligence.
Response Face-Off
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Top Pick Al Qwen3.6 27B (Reasoning) | Al Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.60/1M | $0.60/1M |
| Output Cost | $3.60/1M | $3.60/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $1.35/1M | $1.35/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Alibaba | Alibaba |
| Release Date | Apr 22, 2026 | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 61.3 tok/s | 64.0 tok/s |
| TTFT | 1489ms | 1597ms |
| Latency | 94119ms | 1597ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 100.0 | 88.9 |
| Reasoning Score | 47.6 | 42.3 |
| Intelligence | 37.1 | 30.5 |
| Coding | 53.7 | 46.6 |
| Standard Benchmarks | ||
| GPQA | 84.2% | 82.9% |
| HLE | 21.6% | 13.6% |
| SciCode | 39.8% | 37.3% |
| LCR | 68.7% | 55.0% |
| IFBench | 67.6% | 45.7% |
| TAU-bench v2 | 94.2% | 93.6% |
| TerminalBench Hard | 34.8% | 21.2% |
Key Takeaways
Qwen3.6 27B (Reasoning) offers the best value at $0.60/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Qwen3.6 27B (Reasoning) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 47.6 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
Qwen3.6 27B (Reasoning) reaches a 53.7 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
Qwen3.6 27B (Reasoning)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
- Code generation
- Software development
Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning)
- General-purpose AI
- Versatile applications
