Model Comparison
Qwen3 Max (Preview)
vs. Claude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Xhigh Effort, Default Fallback)
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Alibaba, Anthropic
Recommended Pick
AlQwen3 Max (Preview)5 metric winsStrongest on: Input price, Output price, Blended price
Best Value
Claude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Xhigh Effort, Default Fallback)
100.0 value score
56.0 reasoning / $8.00/1M
Lowest Price
Qwen3 Max (Preview)
$1.20/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Claude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Xhigh Effort, Default Fallback)
56.0 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Differences That Matter
Best value
Claude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Xhigh Effort, Default Fallback) has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
Qwen3 Max (Preview) is 3.3x cheaper on input tokens than Claude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Xhigh Effort, Default Fallback).
Speed gap
Claude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Xhigh Effort, Default Fallback) generates about 1.4x as many tokens per second as Qwen3 Max (Preview).
Reasoning gap
Claude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Xhigh Effort, Default Fallback) leads Qwen3 Max (Preview) by 43.4 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
Qwen3 Max (Preview) wins 5 measurable categories, including Input price, Output price, Blended price, TTFT.
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 Max (Preview) | An Claude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Xhigh Effort, Default Fallback) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $1.20/1M | $4.00/1M |
| Output Cost | $6.00/1M | $20.00/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $2.40/1M | $8.00/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Alibaba | Anthropic |
| Release Date | Sep 5, 2025 | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 55.5 tok/s | 76.2 tok/s |
| TTFT | 3990ms | 165200ms |
| Latency | 3990ms | 165200ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 75.0 | 100.0 |
| Reasoning Score | 12.6 | 56.0 |
| Intelligence | 12.6 | 56.0 |
Key Takeaways
Qwen3 Max (Preview) offers the best value at $1.20/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Claude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Xhigh Effort, Default Fallback) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 56.0 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
Qwen3 Max (Preview)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
Claude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Xhigh Effort, Default Fallback)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
