Model Comparison
Qwen3.8 27B (Medium)
vs. Solar Mini
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Alibaba, Upstage
Recommended Pick
UpSolar Mini3 metric winsStrongest on: Input price, Output price, Blended price
Lowest Price
Solar Mini
$0.15/1M input price
Differences That Matter
Price gap
Solar Mini is 3.3x cheaper on input tokens than Qwen3.8 27B (Medium).
Top-pick rationale
Solar Mini wins 3 measurable categories, including Input price, Output price, Blended price.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
Qwen3.8 27B (Medium)
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Solar Mini
Upstage
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Which answer was more useful?
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Al Qwen3.8 27B (Medium) | Top Pick Up Solar Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.50/1M | $0.15/1M |
| Output Cost | $3.00/1M | $0.15/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $1.13/1M | $0.15/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Alibaba | Upstage |
| Release Date | Aug 14, 2026 | Jan 25, 2024 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 45.8 tok/s | — |
| TTFT | 3810ms | — |
| Latency | 47460ms | — |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 100.0 | — |
| Reasoning Score | 17.5 | — |
| Intelligence | 17.5 | — |
Key Takeaways
Solar Mini offers the best value at $0.15/1M,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
Qwen3.8 27B (Medium)
- General-purpose AI
- Versatile applications
Solar Mini
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
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