Model Comparison
Qwen3 Max Thinking
vs. Claude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort, Default Fallback)
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Alibaba, Anthropic
Recommended Pick
Strongest on: Reasoning, Intelligence
Lowest Price
Claude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort, Default Fallback)
$4.00/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Claude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort, Default Fallback)
57.6 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Differences That Matter
Reasoning gap
Claude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort, Default Fallback) leads Qwen3 Max Thinking by 36.3 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
Claude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort, Default Fallback) wins 2 measurable categories, including Reasoning, Intelligence.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
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Claude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort, Default Fallback)
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Which answer was more useful?
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Al Qwen3 Max Thinking | Top Pick An Claude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort, Default Fallback) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | — | $4.00/1M |
| Output Cost | — | $20.00/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | — | $8.00/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Alibaba | Anthropic |
| Release Date | Jan 26, 2026 | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | — | — |
| TTFT | — | — |
| Latency | — | — |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | — | 100.0 |
| Reasoning Score | 21.3 | 57.6 |
| Intelligence | 21.3 | 57.6 |
Key Takeaways
Claude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort, Default Fallback) offers the best value at $4.00/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Claude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort, Default Fallback) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 57.6 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 Thinking
- General-purpose AI
- Versatile applications
Claude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort, Default Fallback)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis