Google: Gemini 3.5 Flash vs Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max
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On price, Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max is cheaper (blended cost is about 0.89× that of Google: Gemini 3.5 Flash).
On capability, Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max has the higher intelligence index (34) — better for complex reasoning.
Verdict: pick Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max on a budget, or Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max for output quality. Full details below.
Side-by-Side Specs
| Metric | Google: Gemini 3.5 Flash | Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Input /1M | $1.50 | $2.00 |
| Output /1M | $9.00 | $6.00 |
| Blended (3:1) | $3.38 | $3.00 |
| Context | 1.0M | 1.0M |
| Intelligence | 33 | 34 |
| Coding | 70 | 76 |
| Math | — | — |
| Speed | 186 tok/s | 39 tok/s |
| CPS Grade | A | A |
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Google: Gemini 3.5 Flash or Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max?
On price, Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max is cheaper (blended cost is about 0.89× that of Google: Gemini 3.5 Flash). Google: Gemini 3.5 Flash: $1.5 in / $9 out; Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max: $2 in / $6 out (per 1M tokens).
Which is smarter, Google: Gemini 3.5 Flash or Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max?
On capability, Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max has the higher intelligence index (34) — better for complex reasoning. Coding index: Google: Gemini 3.5 Flash 70 vs Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max 76.
Which one should I choose?
Verdict: pick Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max on a budget, or Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max for output quality. Full details below.