GPT-5 mini vs Qwen3 235B
Qwen3 235B costs 44% less at typical usage ($0.39 vs $0.69 per 1M tokens). GPT-5 mini scores higher on 7 of 11 tasks.
| Spec | GPT-5 mini | Qwen3 235B |
|---|---|---|
| Input /1M | $0.25 | $0.22 |
| Output /1M | $2.00 | $0.88 |
| Typical /1M | $0.69 | $0.39 |
| Context window | 400k | 256k |
| Speed | Fast | Brisk |
| Privacy | Standard | Self-host |
| Open weights | No | Yes |
GPT-5 mini
Steady since we started tracking (Jul 13, 2026)
Qwen3 235B
Steady since we started tracking (Jul 13, 2026)
Quality by task
Coding85/86
Agents83/84
Reasoning86/88
Writing85/83
Chat88/84
Classify85/84
Extract85/84
Summarize86/85
Translate86/88
Vision87/30
General85/84
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