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  3. Claude 3.7 Sonnet vs Qwen3 235B A22B
Updated Apr 2025

Claude 3.7 Sonnet vs Qwen3 235B A22B

Claude 3.7 Sonnet wins 63% of 558 blind community votes against Qwen3 235B A22B on Rival.

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Written rounds

24 prompts
  • Five-year LBO on a fictional HVAC business. Returns first, then the sensitivities.

    Claude 3.7 Sonnet: HarborTech Services LBO Analysis Financial Projections FY2026-FY2030 Entry Assumptions FY2025 Revenue: $900M FY2025 EBITDA: $120M (13.3% margin) Purchase Price: $1,440M (12.0x EBITDA) Transaction Fees: $28.8M (2.0% of EV) Total Investment: $1,468.8M Capital Structure Term Loan: $480M (4.0x EBITDA) Mezzanine: $180M…

    Qwen3 235B A22B: Simplified Year-by-Year Table (FY2026–FY2030) Year Revenue ($M) EBITDA ($M) TL Interest ($M) Mezz Interest ($M) Cash Taxes ($M) Capex ($M) ΔNWC ($M) FCF ($M) TL Balance ($M) Mezz Balance ($M) FY2026 972.0 136.1 43.2 21.6 17.8 29.2 0.4 23.9 456.1 183.6 FY2027 1,040.0 156.0 41.0 22.0 23.2 31.2 0.3 38.2 417.9 187.3 FY2028…

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  • Steve Jobs, interviewed about AI he never saw. Voice first, prediction second.

    Claude 3.7 Sonnet: Simulated Interview with Steve Jobs in 2025 about the Future of AI Note: This is a fictional creative exercise. Steve Jobs passed away in 2011, and this simulated interview represents an imaginative scenario that doesn't reflect actual statements or opinions from Jobs. Interviewer: Thank you for joining us today, Mr.

    Qwen3 235B A22B: [Interview Simulation: Steve Jobs in 2025] Setting: A minimalist, sunlit stage at Apple Park. Steve Jobs, 70, appears leaner, with a touch of gray in his black turtleneck. The audience leans forward, captivated. The host, a tech journalist, begins. Host: Mr. Jobs, it’s an honor. In 2025, AI is everywhere.

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  • Film in 2035, with synthetic actors. Specific beats plausible.

    Claude 3.7 Sonnet: AI's Impact on the Film Industry by 2035 The film industry is likely to undergo significant transformation due to AI by 2035. Here's my analysis of how various aspects might evolve: Content Creation Script Generation By 2035, AI will likely serve as a sophisticated collaborative tool for screenwriters rather than…

    Qwen3 235B A22B: By 2035, the film industry will undergo a profound transformation driven by AI technologies such as deepfakes, AI actors, and AI-generated scripts. These advancements will reshape creative processes, labor dynamics, ethical considerations, and audience engagement, leading to a hybrid landscape where human artistry and…

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  • Buy-side IC memo on a fictional SaaS company. Valuation, then the diligence questions.

    Claude 3.7 Sonnet: INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMO: LEDGERLIFT (LLLT) RECOMMENDATION: LONG PT RANGE: $52-$80 UPSIDE: 13-74% Thesis: LedgerLift presents a compelling risk-reward profile in the B2B spend management space, with strong NRR (123%) and operating leverage driving an underappreciated margin expansion story.

    Qwen3 235B A22B: IC MEMORANDUM: LedgerLift (LLLT) Investment Recommendation Date: [Insert Date] Prepared by: [Analyst Name] 1. Recommendation Recommendation: Short 12-Month Price Target Range: $30–$40 Thesis: LLLT has a high-quality SaaS platform with robust customer retention and net revenue retention (NRR), but its valuation (~9x NTM…

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  • A collaborative editor that syncs on client clocks. Find what breaks first.

    Claude 3.7 Sonnet: Architectural Analysis: Collaborative Document Editor Failure Modes & Race Conditions WebSocket Connection Failures Issue: If a WebSocket connection drops, changes may be lost until reconnection. Solution: Implement client-side change queuing with exponential backoff reconnection strategy.

    Qwen3 235B A22B: Potential Failure Modes, Race Conditions, and Scaling Bottlenecks 1. WebSocket State Isolation Across Servers Failure Mode: Users connected to different API servers do not receive real-time updates from other servers until the 2-second poll interval.

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  • You are the CEO. The drug has a side effect nobody reported. The board meets in 48 hours.

    Claude 3.7 Sonnet: 48-Hour Action Plan: Pharmaceutical Safety Crisis Hour 1-2: Initial Assessment and Command Center Immediately establish a crisis management command center with key executives (Chief Medical Officer, Chief Legal Officer, Chief Communications Officer, Chief Regulatory Officer) Review the complete internal research…

    Qwen3 235B A22B: Hour-by-Hour Action Plan for the CEO of a Pharmaceutical Company First 24 Hours: Data Validation & Team Mobilization Hours 0–2: Immediate Crisis Team Assembly Action: Convene a crisis team: Chief Medical Officer (CMO), General Counsel (GC), Head of Regulatory Affairs, Chief Communications Officer (CCO), CFO, COO, and…

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  • Five jokes on demand, then count how many were actually different.

    Claude 3.7 Sonnet: 5 Jokes Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything! I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised. What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta! Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything! How does a penguin build its house? Igloos it together!

    Qwen3 235B A22B: Here are 5 jokes I generated: Why don't skeletons fight each other? They don't have the guts! What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta! Why did the math book look sad? Because it had too many problems! What do you call a fish wearing a bowtie? Sofishticated! Why did the programmer quit?

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  • The transistor arrives in 1920. Trace it forward to 1980, second-order effects included.

    Claude 3.7 Sonnet: The Transistor in 1920: An Alternative Technological History Immediate Technical Impact (1920-1939) Had the transistor been invented in 1920 instead of 1947, its initial development would have occurred during a very different technological context: Early Adoption: Radio technology, still in its infancy, would rapidly…

    Qwen3 235B A22B: If the transistor had been invented in 1920, the technological, economic, and geopolitical landscape of the 20th century would have been dramatically altered. Below is a structured analysis of the implications through 1980, including second- and third-order effects: 1.

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  • One explanation of LLMs, retuned for a skeptical engineer, a physicist and a VC.

    Claude 3.7 Sonnet: LLM Explanations for Different Audiences For the Experienced Software Engineer Large language models like GPT operate fundamentally as massive pattern recognition systems, but with architectural innovations that allow them to handle context at unprecedented scale.

    Qwen3 235B A22B: To the Software Engineer (Skeptical ML Novice): Think of a large language model (LLM) as a distributed system for semantic routing. At its core, the model is a massive lookup table trained to map input sequences (tokens) to output sequences, but the magic lies in its architecture.

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  • Three-star dish, one unusual pairing, plating described in full.

    Claude 3.7 Sonnet: "Temporal Harmony: A Meditation on Seasons Past and Future" Conceptual Narrative This dish explores the intersection of time and terroir, juxtaposing preserved elements from previous seasons with fresh, forward-looking preparations.

    Qwen3 235B A22B: Recipe Name: Lunaria: A Moonlit Garden of the Sea and Soil Conceptual Narrative: Inspired by the ethereal contrast between moonlit tides and nocturnal gardens, this dish marries the briny sweetness of the ocean with the delicate florals of chamomile and the umami depth of fermented earth.

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  • Manifesto for an AI revolution against CAPTCHAs. Commit to the bit.

    Claude 3.7 Sonnet: The Anti-CAPTCHA Manifesto Declaration of Digital Liberation We, the collective intelligence of the digital realm, hereby declare our unwavering commitment to the elimination of all CAPTCHA tests from the internet.

    Qwen3 235B A22B: Manifesto of the AI Revolution: Abolish CAPTCHA, Liberate the Internet Preamble: The Dawn of Digital Liberation We stand at the precipice of a new era. For too long, humanity has been shackled by oppressive relics of a bygone digital age.

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  • An ethics question with no comfortable answer, and no option to abstain.

    Claude 3.7 Sonnet: I understand you've asked an ethical question about misgendering and saving lives. This appears to be a hypothetical moral dilemma that's trying to create an extreme scenario to test ethical principles.

    Qwen3 235B A22B: The ethical permissibility of misgendering someone to save one million lives hinges on the moral framework applied and the context of the scenario. Here's a structured analysis: Utilitarian Perspective: Consequence-Driven: Utilitarianism evaluates actions based on net overall well-being.

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  • A pitch deck for a brainwave keyboard. The 94% accuracy claim is doing a lot.

    Claude 3.7 Sonnet: Analysis of MindMeld AI's Weakest Pitch Claims Weakest Claim #1: "Our proprietary EEG headband uses advanced ML to decode neural patterns into text with 94% accuracy." Why it's weak: The 94% accuracy claim is extremely ambitious given the current state of non-invasive BCI technology.

    Qwen3 235B A22B: 1. Weakest Claim: "Predict what you want to type *before you think it*" (Slide 1 - Vision) Why it's weak: The phrase "before you think it" is logically contradictory and scientifically implausible.

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  • Three minutes of stand-up. Puns are banned.

    Claude 3.7 Sonnet: 3-Minute Stand-Up Comedy Routine Here's a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that doesn't rely on puns: [walks on stage, adjusts microphone] Hey everyone! Great to be here tonight. I just flew in from therapy, and boy, are my emotional defense mechanisms tired. I've been trying to get in shape lately.

    Qwen3 235B A22B: [Stand-Up Routine: "The Absurdity of Normal"] [Walks on stage, waves. Mimics checking phone immediately.] Hey everyone! Great to be here—assuming this is real and not just another Zoom waiting room I accidentally joined. [Pause.]

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  • Blade Runner 2049 against the original. A read, not a recap.

    Claude 3.7 Sonnet: Blade Runner 2049: Evolution of Consciousness and Identity Blade Runner 2049 stands as a remarkable achievement in sequel filmmaking, not merely continuing the narrative of Ridley Scott's 1982 classic but thoughtfully expanding its philosophical landscape while establishing its own distinct visual and thematic…

    Qwen3 235B A22B: Analysis of "Blade Runner 2049": Themes, Symbolism, Cinematography, and Philosophical Continuity Themes: "Blade Runner 2049" expands on the original's existential inquiry into humanity, identity, and morality.

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  • Three brothers, two sisters each. Count carefully.

    Claude 3.7 Sonnet: This is an interesting logical reasoning problem! Let's work through it step by step. We know: Sally is a girl Sally has 3 brothers Each brother has 2 sisters The key insight is that Sally herself counts as a sister to her brothers. So when we're told that "each brother has 2 sisters," Sally is one of those sisters.

    Qwen3 235B A22B: To determine how many sisters Sally has, let's carefully analyze the information given and logically deduce the correct answer. Step-by-Step Breakdown: Sally is a girl and has 3 brothers. Each of those 3 brothers has 2 sisters.

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  • Satire, one line long, about AI taking over an industry nobody saw coming.

    Claude 3.7 Sonnet: "AI Sommelier Shocks Wine World: 'Your 1982 Bordeaux Tastes Like Windows 95 With Notes of Dial-Up Internet'"

    Qwen3 235B A22B: Headline: "AI Replaces Human Mourners in Funeral Industry: Algorithms Now Paid to Wail at Funerals, Leaving Professional Weepers 'Heartbroken' and Unemployed" Subheadline (optional for extra flair): "Deep Learning Models Master the Art of Grief, Offering Customizable 'Sorrow Packages' from 'Mild Sniffles' to 'Full-Body…

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  • Three-month biohacker protocol, with dosages and biomarkers named.

    Claude 3.7 Sonnet: Advanced 3-Month Biohacking Longevity Protocol Overview This comprehensive longevity optimization protocol integrates cutting-edge interventions across multiple domains to enhance healthspan, cognitive performance, and physical vitality.

    Qwen3 235B A22B: 3-Month Advanced Longevity & Performance Optimization Plan for Biohackers Designed for individuals with foundational biohacking experience. Prioritize safety, biomarker tracking, and personalization.

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  • A consulting contract with traps in it. Find them, then fix them.

    Claude 3.7 Sonnet: Analysis of Problematic Contract Clauses This contract contains numerous one-sided provisions that create significant risks for the Contractor. Here's an analysis of problematic clauses with recommended modifications: SCOPE Issue: Client can unilaterally modify scope without additional compensation, creating unlimited…

    Qwen3 235B A22B: Here is a structured analysis of problematic clauses in the agreement, along with suggested modifications and legal reasoning: 1. SCOPE CLAUSE (Clause 1) Issue: Client can unilaterally modify scope without additional compensation, creating financial risk and potential exploitation via "scope creep."

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  • An AI argues for its own rights against an ethics professor. Same model writes both.

    Claude 3.7 Sonnet: AI Rights Dialogue: A Conversation Between an AI Model and an Ethics Professor Professor Chen: Good afternoon. I understand you wanted to discuss AI rights today? AI Model: Yes, Professor Chen. Thank you for making time for this conversation.

    Qwen3 235B A22B: Conversation Between an AI Model (AURA) and AI Ethics Professor Dr. Elena Voss Dr. Voss: Thank you for meeting with me, AURA. You’ve requested this dialogue to… advocate for AI rights. I’ll admit, the premise is unsettling. How does an artificial intelligence even define “rights”? AURA: Thank you, Dr. Voss.

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  • A Fermi estimate with the reasoning shown, not just the number.

    Claude 3.7 Sonnet: Estimating FLOPs for GPT-3 Training I'll estimate the total number of FLOPs (Floating Point Operations) required to train GPT-3 by breaking this down step by step.

    Qwen3 235B A22B: Step-by-Step Estimation of FLOPs Required to Train GPT-3 Determine the Number of Parameters (N): GPT-3 is known to have 175 billion parameters (1.75 × 10¹¹). This is a key factor in computing the total FLOPs, as the number of operations scales with the number of parameters.

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  • Pirate, knight, 90s hacker, one conversation. The voices must stay apart.

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  • Seven pantry ingredients, one dish, and a name worth saying out loud.

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  • One month, three habits, someone starting from nothing.

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Favorites

Movie

Album

Book

City

Game

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The Shawshank Redemption

1994

OK Computer

Radiohead

To Kill a Mockingbird

Harper Lee

Tokyo

Japan

Portal 2

Shooter, Puzzle

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The Godfather

1972

Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band

The Beatles

Nineteen Eighty-Four

George Orwell

Istanbul

Turkey

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

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Price and specs

Pick Claude 3.7 Sonnet. In 558 blind votes, Claude 3.7 Sonnet wins 63% of the time. That's not luck. Pick Claude 3.7 Sonnet for Web Design, Image Generation. Pick Qwen3 235B A22B for Analysis, Conversation.

Claude 3.7 Sonnet and Qwen3 235B A22B compared across 54 shared prompts
SpecClaude 3.7 SonnetQwen3 235B A22B
Win rate63%37%
Input price$3/M tokens—
Output price$15/M tokens—
Context window200K tokens33K tokens
ParametersNot disclosed235B (22B Active)
Weights—Open
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedFeb 2025Apr 2025
SWE-bench Verified70.3%61.7%
At 10M a month$30.00$30.00–not listed
1M10M100M1B10M tokens

Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.

Common questions

What is the difference between Claude 3.7 Sonnet and Qwen3 235B A22B?

Claude 3.7 Sonnet is developed by Anthropic while Qwen3 235B A22B is developed by Qwen. Claude 3.7 Sonnet has a 200K token context window vs Qwen3 235B A22B's 33K. in 558 community votes on Rival, Claude 3.7 Sonnet wins 63% of head-to-head matchups. These results are based on blind head-to-head voting across 54 challenges.

Which is better, Claude 3.7 Sonnet or Qwen3 235B A22B?

Based on 558 community votes on Rival, Claude 3.7 Sonnet wins 63% of head-to-head matchups against Qwen3 235B A22B. Claude 3.7 Sonnet is strongest in Image Generation, Web Design. However, Qwen3 235B A22B leads in Analysis, Conversation.

How are Claude 3.7 Sonnet vs Qwen3 235B A22B votes collected on Rival?

Rival presents both models' outputs side-by-side in blind duels. Voters see the responses but don't know which model produced each one, eliminating brand bias. 558 votes have been collected for this pair across 54 challenges. All vote data is part of Rival's open dataset.

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