Model Comparison

Qwen3.8 27B (Medium)
vs. Beam 1.0

Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Alibaba, Reflection

Recommended Pick

Reflection logoBeam 1.09 metric wins

Strongest on: Value, Input price, Output price

Best Value

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Beam 1.0

100.0 value score

17.7 reasoning / $0.60/1M

Lowest Price

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Beam 1.0

$0.40/1M input price

Best Reasoning

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Beam 1.0

17.7 reasoning score

Blends available reasoning benchmarks

Differences That Matter

Best value

Beam 1.0 has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.

Price gap

Beam 1.0 is 1.3x cheaper on input tokens than Qwen3.8 27B (Medium).

Speed gap

Beam 1.0 generates about 8.3x as many tokens per second as Qwen3.8 27B (Medium).

Reasoning gap

Beam 1.0 leads Qwen3.8 27B (Medium) by 0.2 points on reasoning.

Top-pick rationale

Beam 1.0 wins 9 measurable categories, including Value, Input price, Output price, Blended price.

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Full Comparison

Metric
Alibaba logoQwen3.8 27B (Medium)
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Top Pick
Reflection logoBeam 1.0
Reflection
Pricing per 1M tokens
Input Cost$0.50/1M$0.40/1M
Output Cost$3.00/1M$1.20/1M
Blended (3:1)$1.13/1M$0.60/1M
Specifications
OrganizationAlibabaReflection
Release DateAug 14, 2026Oct 16, 2026
Performance & Speed
Throughput46.6 tok/s388.7 tok/s
TTFT3930ms690ms
Latency46840ms5840ms
Composite Indices
Value Score52.7100.0
Reasoning Score17.517.7
Intelligence17.517.7

Key Takeaways

Beam 1.0 offers the best value at $0.40/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.

Beam 1.0 has the strongest reasoning profile with a 17.7 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.

All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens,suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.

When to Choose Each Model

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Qwen3.8 27B (Medium)

  • General-purpose AI
  • Versatile applications
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Beam 1.0

  • Cost-sensitive applications
  • High-volume processing
  • Complex reasoning tasks
  • Research & analysis