Model Comparison
Qwen3 Max Thinking (Preview)
vs. Reka Flash (Sep '24)
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Alibaba, Reka AI
Recommended Pick
AlQwen3 Max Thinking (Preview)5 metric winsStrongest on: Value, Throughput, TTFT
Best Value
Qwen3 Max Thinking (Preview)
100.0 value score
18.6 reasoning / $2.40/1M
Lowest Price
Reka Flash (Sep '24)
$0.20/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Qwen3 Max Thinking (Preview)
18.6 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Differences That Matter
Best value
Qwen3 Max Thinking (Preview) has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
Reka Flash (Sep '24) is 6.0x cheaper on input tokens than Qwen3 Max Thinking (Preview).
Speed gap
Qwen3 Max Thinking (Preview) generates about 27x as many tokens per second as Reka Flash (Sep '24).
Reasoning gap
Qwen3 Max Thinking (Preview) leads Reka Flash (Sep '24) by 17.6 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
Qwen3 Max Thinking (Preview) wins 5 measurable categories, including Value, Throughput, TTFT, Reasoning.
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Top Pick Al Qwen3 Max Thinking (Preview) | Re Reka Flash (Sep '24) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $1.20/1M | $0.20/1M |
| Output Cost | $6.00/1M | $0.80/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $2.40/1M | $0.35/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Alibaba | Reka AI |
| Release Date | Nov 3, 2025 | Oct 4, 2024 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 59.1 tok/s | 2.2 tok/s |
| TTFT | 4040ms | 15420ms |
| Latency | 37890ms | 15420ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 100.0 | 36.9 |
| Reasoning Score | 18.6 | 1.0 |
| Intelligence | 18.6 | 1.0 |
Key Takeaways
Reka Flash (Sep '24) offers the best value at $0.20/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Qwen3 Max Thinking (Preview) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 18.6 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 (Preview)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
Reka Flash (Sep '24)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
