Qwen3 8B: Pricing, Context Window & Benchmarks
8Bby Qwen
Qwen3-8B is a dense 8.2B parameter causal language model from the Qwen3 series, designed for both reasoning-heavy tasks and efficient dialogue. It supports seamless switching between "thinking" mode for math, coding, and logical inference, and "non-thinking" mode for general conversation. The model is fine-tuned for instruction-following, agent integration, creative writing, and multilingual use across 100+ languages and dialects. It natively supports a 32K token context window and can extend to 131K tokens with YaRN scaling.
What you can do with Qwen3 8B
Everyday Q&A and clear explanations
Writing help (emails, posts, summaries)
Idea generation and brainstorming
Learning support with step-by-step guidance
Composite Indices
Intelligence, Coding, Math
Standard Benchmarks
Academic and industry benchmarks
Benchmark Highlights
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider | Qwen |
| Context Window | 32,000 tokens |
| Input Price | $0.18/1M tokens |
| Output Price | $2.10/1M tokens |
| Release Date | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Modalities | text |
| Capabilities | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Qwen3 8B good for?
Use Qwen3 8B for everyday tasks like writing, summarizing, brainstorming, and getting clear explanations.
How much does Qwen3 8B cost?
Pricing is based on usage. Current rates are $0.18/1M tokens for input and $2.10/1M tokens for output.
Can I try Qwen3 8B for free?
Yes. You can start a chat instantly and test the model before deciding on a plan.
Does Qwen3 8B support images or audio?
Qwen3 8B focuses on text-based tasks.
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