Model Comparison
Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning)
vs. Qwen3 Coder Next
Comparing 2 AI models · 7 benchmarks · Alibaba
Recommended Pick
Al Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning) 10 metric wins Strongest on: Reasoning, Intelligence, Coding
Best Value
Qwen3 Coder Next
100.0 value score
37.1 reasoning / $0.56/1M
Lowest Price
Qwen3 Coder Next
$0.35/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning)
44.5 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning)
26.6 coding index
Composite Indices
Higher is better; speed and price are normalized
Standard Benchmarks
Only benchmarks with data are shown
Differences That Matter
Best value
Qwen3 Coder Next has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
Qwen3 Coder Next is 1.7x cheaper on input tokens than Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning).
Speed gap
Qwen3 Coder Next generates about 1.6x as many tokens per second as Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning).
Reasoning gap
Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning) leads Qwen3 Coder Next by 7.4 points on reasoning.
Coding gap
Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning) leads Qwen3 Coder Next by 3.7 points on coding.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning)
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Qwen3 Coder Next
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Which answer was more useful?
Full Comparison
| Metric | Top Pick Al Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning) | Al Qwen3 Coder Next |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.60/1M | $0.35/1M |
| Output Cost | $3.60/1M | $1.20/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $1.35/1M | $0.56/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Alibaba | Alibaba |
| Release Date | Apr 22, 2026 | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 56.7 tok/s | 90.5 tok/s |
| TTFT | 1449ms | 1294ms |
| Latency | 1449ms | 1294ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 50.0 | 100.0 |
| Reasoning Score | 44.5 | 37.1 |
| Intelligence | 37.1 | 28.3 |
| Coding | 26.6 | 22.9 |
| Standard Benchmarks | ||
| GPQA | 82.9% | 73.7% |
| HLE | 13.6% | 9.3% |
| SciCode | 37.3% | 32.3% |
| LCR | 55.0% | 40.0% |
| IFBench | 45.7% | 35.2% |
| TAU-bench v2 | 93.6% | 79.5% |
| TerminalBench Hard | 21.2% | 18.2% |
Key Takeaways
Qwen3 Coder Next offers the best value at $0.35/1M, making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 44.5 reasoning score, combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning) reaches a 26.6 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 (Non-reasoning)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
- Code generation
- Software development
Qwen3 Coder Next
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
