Model Comparison
Qwen3.6 Max Preview
vs. Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Alibaba
Recommended Pick
AlQwen3.8 2.4T A95B5 metric winsStrongest on: Value, Output price, TTFT
Best Value
Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B
100.0 value score
57.7 reasoning / $3.00/1M
Lowest Price
Qwen3.6 Max Preview
$1.30/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B
57.7 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B
71.9 coding index
Differences That Matter
Best value
Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
Qwen3.6 Max Preview is 1.5x cheaper on input tokens than Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B.
Speed gap
Qwen3.6 Max Preview generates about 1.5x as many tokens per second as Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B.
Reasoning gap
Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B leads Qwen3.6 Max Preview by 16.6 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B wins 5 measurable categories, including Value, Output price, TTFT, Reasoning.
Response Face-Off
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Al Qwen3.6 Max Preview | Top Pick Al Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $1.30/1M | $2.00/1M |
| Output Cost | $7.80/1M | $6.00/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $2.92/1M | $3.00/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Alibaba | Alibaba |
| Release Date | Apr 20, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 58.4 tok/s | 40.0 tok/s |
| TTFT | 3590ms | 2630ms |
| Latency | 37830ms | 52610ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 73.1 | 100.0 |
| Reasoning Score | 41.1 | 57.7 |
| Intelligence | 41.1 | 57.7 |
| Coding | — | 71.9 |
Key Takeaways
Qwen3.6 Max Preview offers the best value at $1.30/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B has the strongest reasoning profile with a 57.7 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B reaches a 71.9 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 Max Preview
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
- Code generation
- Software development
