Model Comparison
Qwen3.8 Max
vs. Grok 4.5 (high)
Comparing 2 AI models · 4 benchmarks · Alibaba, SpaceXAI
Recommended Pick
AlQwen3.8 Max7 metric winsStrongest on: Value, Throughput, TTFT
Best Value
Qwen3.8 Max
100.0 value score
64.6 reasoning / $3.00/1M
Lowest Price
Qwen3.8 Max
$2.00/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Qwen3.8 Max
64.6 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
Grok 4.5 (high)
72.4 coding index
Composite Indices
Higher is better; speed and price are normalized
Standard Benchmarks
Only benchmarks with data are shown
Differences That Matter
Best value
Qwen3.8 Max has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Speed gap
Qwen3.8 Max generates about 1.2x as many tokens per second as Grok 4.5 (high).
Reasoning gap
Qwen3.8 Max leads Grok 4.5 (high) by 0.7 points on reasoning.
Coding gap
Grok 4.5 (high) leads Qwen3.8 Max by 0.6 points on coding.
Top-pick rationale
Qwen3.8 Max wins 7 measurable categories, including Value, Throughput, TTFT, Reasoning.
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 | Top Pick Al Qwen3.8 Max | Sp Grok 4.5 (high) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $2.00/1M | $2.00/1M |
| Output Cost | $6.00/1M | $6.00/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $3.00/1M | $3.00/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Alibaba | SpaceXAI |
| Release Date | Aug 3, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 68.5 tok/s | 55.8 tok/s |
| TTFT | 1919ms | 10612ms |
| Latency | 31117ms | 10612ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 100.0 | 98.9 |
| Reasoning Score | 64.6 | 63.9 |
| Intelligence | 58.1 | 55.8 |
| Coding | 71.8 | 72.4 |
| Standard Benchmarks | ||
| GPQA | 92.7% | 93.1% |
| HLE | 43.0% | 42.7% |
| SciCode | 52.9% | 54.1% |
| LCR | 74.3% | 74.0% |
Key Takeaways
Qwen3.8 Max offers the best value at $2.00/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Qwen3.8 Max has the strongest reasoning profile with a 64.6 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
Grok 4.5 (high) reaches a 72.4 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 Max
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
Grok 4.5 (high)
- Code generation
- Software development
