Model Comparison
Qwen3.8 27B (Non-reasoning)
vs. Qwen3.8 Max
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Alibaba
Recommended Pick
AlQwen3.8 27B (Non-reasoning)6 metric winsStrongest on: Value, Input price, Output price
Best Value
Qwen3.8 27B (Non-reasoning)
100.0 value score
34.7 reasoning / $1.13/1M
Lowest Price
Qwen3.8 27B (Non-reasoning)
$0.50/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Qwen3.8 Max
58.1 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
Qwen3.8 Max
71.8 coding index
Differences That Matter
Best value
Qwen3.8 27B (Non-reasoning) has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
Qwen3.8 27B (Non-reasoning) is 4.0x cheaper on input tokens than Qwen3.8 Max.
Speed gap
Qwen3.8 27B (Non-reasoning) generates about 1.2x as many tokens per second as Qwen3.8 Max.
Reasoning gap
Qwen3.8 Max leads Qwen3.8 27B (Non-reasoning) by 23.4 points on reasoning.
Coding gap
Qwen3.8 Max leads Qwen3.8 27B (Non-reasoning) by 27.2 points on coding.
Response Face-Off
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Top Pick Al Qwen3.8 27B (Non-reasoning) | Al Qwen3.8 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.50/1M | $2.00/1M |
| Output Cost | $3.00/1M | $6.00/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $1.13/1M | $3.00/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Alibaba | Alibaba |
| Release Date | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 48.5 tok/s | 38.8 tok/s |
| TTFT | 3850ms | 2500ms |
| Latency | 3850ms | 53990ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 100.0 | 62.8 |
| Reasoning Score | 34.7 | 58.1 |
| Intelligence | 34.7 | 58.1 |
| Coding | 44.6 | 71.8 |
Key Takeaways
Qwen3.8 27B (Non-reasoning) offers the best value at $0.50/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Qwen3.8 Max has the strongest reasoning profile with a 58.1 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
Qwen3.8 Max reaches a 71.8 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
Qwen3.8 27B (Non-reasoning)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
Qwen3.8 Max
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
- Code generation
- Software development
