Model Comparison
Qwen3.6 Max Preview
vs. Qwen3 Coder 480B A35B Instruct
Qwen3.6 Max Preview has not been available at LLMBase since 26 October 2026. Open alternative: Qwen3.8 27B →
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Alibaba
Lowest Price
Qwen3 Coder 480B A35B Instruct
$0.38/1M input price
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Al Qwen3.6 Max Preview | Al Qwen3 Coder 480B A35B Instruct |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | — | $0.38/1M |
| Output Cost | — | $1.40/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | — | $0.63/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Alibaba | Alibaba |
| Release Date | Apr 20, 2026 | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | — | 97.6 tok/s |
| TTFT | — | 1140ms |
| Latency | — | 1140ms |
Key Takeaways
Qwen3 Coder 480B A35B Instruct offers the best value at $0.38/1M,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
Qwen3.6 Max Preview
- General-purpose AI
- Versatile applications
Qwen3 Coder 480B A35B Instruct
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing