Model Comparison

Qwen3.8 27B (Non-reasoning)
vs. Beam 1.0

Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Alibaba, Reflection

Recommended Pick

Reflection logoBeam 1.08 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 (Non-reasoning).

Speed gap

Beam 1.0 generates about 7.5x as many tokens per second as Qwen3.8 27B (Non-reasoning).

Reasoning gap

Beam 1.0 leads Qwen3.8 27B (Non-reasoning) by 7.7 points on reasoning.

Top-pick rationale

Beam 1.0 wins 8 measurable categories, including Value, Input price, Output price, Blended price.

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Full Comparison

Metric
Alibaba logoQwen3.8 27B (Non-reasoning)
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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
Throughput47.0 tok/s353.3 tok/s
TTFT3890ms670ms
Latency3890ms6330ms
Composite Indices
Value Score30.1100.0
Reasoning Score10.017.7
Intelligence10.017.7

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 (Non-reasoning)

  • General-purpose AI
  • Versatile applications
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Beam 1.0

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