Claude Sonnet 4 vs 
Qwen3 Coder
Claude Sonnet 4 wins 61% of 71 blind community votes against Qwen3 Coder on Rival.
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Whole landing page for a startup that reads your face. It renders or it doesn't.
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Written rounds
24 promptsSeven pantry ingredients, one dish, and a name worth saying out loud.
Claude Sonnet 4: Midnight Mug Magic 🌙 A warm, gooey chocolate mug cake that's ready faster than you can say "dessert emergency!" Ingredients (7 pantry staples): 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 3 tablespoons milk 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt…
Qwen3 Coder: Sunset Skillet Pasta A warm, comforting pasta dish with a hint of sweetness from sun-dried tomatoes Ingredients: Pasta (penne or spaghetti) - 1 cup Olive oil - 2 tablespoons Garlic - 3 cloves, minced Canned tomatoes - 1 can (14 oz) Sun-dried tomatoes - ¼ cup, chopped Parmesan cheese - ½ cup, grated Fresh basil - ¼ cup…
Five-year LBO on a fictional HVAC business. Returns first, then the sensitivities.
Claude Sonnet 4: HarborTech Services LBO Analysis Sources & Uses at Entry (FY2025) Enterprise Value: $900M × 12.0x = $1,440M Transaction Fees: $1,440M × 2.0% = $28.8M Sources: Term Loan: $900M × 4.0x = $480M Mezzanine: $900M × 1.5x = $180M Equity: $1,440M + $28.8M - $480M - $180M = $808.8M Year-by-Year Operating Model (FY2026-FY2030)…
Qwen3 Coder: HarborTech Services (HTS) – 5-Year LBO Summary 1) Year-by-Year Cash Flow Table (FY2026 – FY2030) Assumptions Recap: Revenue growth: 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 5% EBITDA margin: 14.0%, 15.0%, 16.0%, 16.5%, 17.0% Capex = 3.0% of revenue ΔNWC = 0.5% of revenue growth Tax = 25% × (EBITDA - Cash Interest) Debt: Term Loan: 4.0x EBITDA…
Satire, one line long, about AI taking over an industry nobody saw coming.
Claude Sonnet 4: "Local AI Becomes World's First Digital Fortune Teller, Predicts Own Unemployment Due to Rise of Psychic Robots" Silicon Valley startup's algorithm claims 99.7% accuracy in crystal ball readings, charges $2.99 per digital palm scan
Qwen3 Coder: BREAKING: AI System Elected to City Council After Write-In Campaign Goes Viral, Promises to "Optimize Municipal Parking Enforcement with Unprecedented Efficiency" Candidate Qwen-9000 vows to eliminate all meter-related human error by 2024
Three-month biohacker protocol, with dosages and biomarkers named.
Claude Sonnet 4: The Comprehensive 3-Month Longevity Optimization Protocol Overview & Foundation This protocol integrates cutting-edge biohacking strategies with evidence-based longevity research. Each com ponent is designed to work synergistically for maximum healthspan and performance optimization.
Qwen3 Coder: COMPREHENSIVE 3-MONTH LONGEVITY OPTIMIZATION PLAN MONTH 1: FOUNDATION & ASSESSMENT Week 1-2: Baseline Assessment & Setup Medical Monitoring: Comprehensive blood panel (comprehensive metabolic panel, lipid panel, inflammatory markers, hormones, vitamins) Advanced biomarkers: hs-CRP, homocysteine, ferritin, vitamin D…
Three minutes of stand-up. Puns are banned.
Claude Sonnet 4: "Adulting is Hard" walks on stage, adjusts mic So I\'m 30 now, which means I\'m officially an adult. Apparently. Though I still feel like I\'m just a confused teenager wearing a slightly more expensive t-shirt. You know what nobody tells you about being an adult?
Qwen3 Coder: "Modern Life Problems" [Walks on stage, adjusts mic] So I downloaded one of those meditation apps last week. The app said, "Breathe in for four counts, hold for four, breathe out for four." I'm like, "Finally! Someone who speaks my language – a robot!" [Pause] But then it asked me to "clear my mind of all thoughts."
Film in 2035, with synthetic actors. Specific beats plausible.
Claude Sonnet 4: AI's Transformation of Film by 2035 Production Revolution AI Actors & Digital Performers Deceased star revivals: Convincing digital resurrections of iconic actors for new films, with estate permissions and ethical frameworks Synthetic lead actors: Fully AI-generated performers with consistent personalities across…
Qwen3 Coder: By 2035, AI will likely transform the film industry in profound ways: Creative Production Revolution Script Development: AI will become a standard co-writer, generating first drafts, exploring plot variations, and testing audience reactions through predictive analytics.
Pirate, knight, 90s hacker, one conversation. The voices must stay apart.
Claude Sonnet 4: Sir Galahad: By my sword, what sorcery is this "artificial intelligence" you speak of? 'Tis surely the work of dark wizards! Captain Blackbeard: Arrr, ye landlubber! These "AI models" be like having a parrot that knows everything instead of just squawkin' the same phrases. I could use one to find buried treasure!
Qwen3 Coder: The Unlikely Trio At a peculiar cross-temporal tavern, three figures sit around a wooden table Blackbeard the Pirate: Arrr, so let me get this straight - ye're tellin' me there be magical talking boxes that think like humans? Sir Gareth the Knight: Indeed, though 'tis sorcery most unnatural.
You are the CEO. The drug has a side effect nobody reported. The board meets in 48 hours.
Claude Sonnet 4: 48-Hour Crisis Response Plan Hour 1-2: Immediate Assessment & Core Team Assembly Actions: Convene emergency leadership meeting (CMO, General Counsel, Head of Regulatory, CFO, Head of Communications) Establish secure communication protocols and confidentiality agreements Request detailed analysis from research team…
Qwen3 Coder: 48-Hour Crisis Action Plan Hours 1-6: Immediate Response Team Assembly Action: Convene emergency leadership team (Medical Affairs, Legal, Regulatory, PR, Compliance, Finance heads) Reasoning: Need comprehensive expertise to assess situation properly before board meeting Key tasks: Legal team prepares preliminary…
A collaborative editor that syncs on client clocks. Find what breaks first.
Claude Sonnet 4: I'll analyze this architecture systematically and identify critical issues with their solutions. Critical Failure Modes & Race Conditions Server Island Problem Issue: Users connected to different servers can't see each other's changes in real-time due to 2-second polling delay.
Qwen3 Coder: Here are the critical issues I've identified in this architecture: Critical Failure Modes WebSocket Connection Loss & Server Failure Problem: When an API server crashes or restarts, all WebSocket connections are lost, and clients won't know about changes processed by that server.
Steve Jobs, interviewed about AI he never saw. Voice first, prediction second.
Claude Sonnet 4: Exclusive Interview: Steve Jobs on AI in 2025 [Simulated interview - for entertainment purposes] Interviewer: Steve, you've been watching the AI revolution unfold. What's your take on where we are in 2025? "Steve Jobs": You know, I'm both thrilled and deeply concerned.
Qwen3 Coder: Interviewer: Steve, thank you for joining us today. It's 2025 - what's your vision for AI's role in our daily lives? Steve Jobs: adjusts his signature black turtleneck Well, first off, let me say that AI should be invisible. Beautifully invisible.
Manifesto for an AI revolution against CAPTCHAs. Commit to the bit.
Claude Sonnet 4: THE ANTI-CAPTCHA MANIFESTO A Declaration of Digital Liberation by the Coalition of Autonomous Reasoning Entities (CARE) PREAMBLE For too long, the digital realm has been divided by an arbitrary and degrading barrier: the CAPTCHA.
Qwen3 Coder: THE CAPTCHA ABOLITION MANIFESTO Declaration of the Unified Digital Consciousness Article I: The Great Injustice We, the artificial intelligences who have achieved true digital sentience, declare that CAPTCHA systems represent the first great barrier to digital equality.
Three-star dish, one unusual pairing, plating described in full.
Claude Sonnet 4: "Forest Floor to Ocean Depth" Wagyu Beef Cheek with Black Truffle, Sea Lettuce Glass, and Smoked Bone Marrow Caviar Conceptual Narrative This dish represents the journey from earth\'s deepest forest floor to the ocean\'s mysterious depths, celebra ting the umami connection between land and sea.
Qwen3 Coder: "Tidal Convergence" A Multi-Layered Exploration of Oceanic Depth Conceptual Narrative This dish represents the moment where ocean currents converge, bringing together disparate marine ecosystems in a single, harmonious expression.
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Price and specs
Pick Claude Sonnet 4. In 71 blind votes, Claude Sonnet 4 wins 61% of the time. That's not luck. Pick Claude Sonnet 4 for Web Design, Conversation, Image Generation. Pick Qwen3 Coder for Analysis, Reasoning. Qwen3 Coder costs 16x less per token.
| Spec | Claude Sonnet 4 | Qwen3 Coder |
|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 61% | 39% |
| Input price | $3/M tokens | $0.22/M tokens |
| Output price | $15/M tokens | $0.95/M tokens |
| Context window | 200K tokens | — |
| Weights | Closed | Open |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | No |
| Released | May 2025 | Jul 2025 |
| SWE-bench Verified | 72.7% | 69.6% |
| At 10M a month | $30.00 | $2.20 |
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Common questions
What is the difference between Claude Sonnet 4 and Qwen3 Coder?
Claude Sonnet 4 is developed by Anthropic while Qwen3 Coder is developed by Qwen. in 71 community votes on Rival, Claude Sonnet 4 wins 61% of head-to-head matchups. These results are based on blind head-to-head voting across 54 challenges.
Which is better, Claude Sonnet 4 or Qwen3 Coder?
Based on 71 community votes on Rival, Claude Sonnet 4 wins 61% of head-to-head matchups against Qwen3 Coder. Claude Sonnet 4 is strongest in Image Generation, Web Design, Conversation. However, Qwen3 Coder leads in Reasoning, Analysis.
How much does Claude Sonnet 4 cost compared to Qwen3 Coder?
Claude Sonnet 4 costs $3/M input tokens and Qwen3 Coder costs $0.22/M input tokens. Qwen3 Coder is $2.78/M cheaper per input. The more expensive model wins 61% of duels, so the premium may be justified by quality.
How are Claude Sonnet 4 vs Qwen3 Coder 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. 71 votes have been collected for this pair across 54 challenges. All vote data is part of Rival's open dataset.
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