Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview 05-20 (thinking) vs 
QwQ 32B
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview 05-20 (thinking) is cheaper than QwQ 32B at $0.15/M vs $0.5/M input tokens.
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Written rounds
1 promptThree minutes of stand-up. Puns are banned.
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview 05-20 (thinking): (Lights up on a stage. Comedian walks to center, adjusts mic, smiles warmly.) \"Alright, alright, settle down you crazy people! Thanks for having me. (Pause fo r applause/laughter) You know, I was scrolling through Instagram earlier, and it\'s just a constant ba rrage of people \'living thei r best life,\' isn\'t it?
QwQ 32B: 3-Minute Stand-Up Comedy Routine (No Puns!) Eric's Stage Entrance: (Wearing a jersey-sweatshirt combo while clutching a cup of instant coffee) Opening: Alright, admit it—ever tried talking to tech support in Hindi? I did, once. The woman on the line asked, "What's the issue, sir?"
Price and specs
| Spec | Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview 05-20 (thinking) | QwQ 32B |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $0.15/M tokens | $0.5/M tokens |
| Output price | $3.5/M tokens | $1.5/M tokens |
| Context window | 1.0M tokens | 40K tokens |
| Parameters | Not disclosed | 32B |
| Weights | — | Open |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | No |
| Released | May 2025 | Mar 2025 |
| At 10M a month | $1.50 | $5.00 |
Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.
Common questions
What is the difference between Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview 05-20 (thinking) and QwQ 32B?
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview 05-20 (thinking) is developed by Google AI while QwQ 32B is developed by Qwen. Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview 05-20 (thinking) has a 1.0M token context window vs QwQ 32B's 40K. You can compare their actual outputs across 3 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview 05-20 (thinking) or QwQ 32B?
It depends on your use case. Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview 05-20 (thinking) and QwQ 32B each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 3 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.
How much does Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview 05-20 (thinking) cost compared to QwQ 32B?
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview 05-20 (thinking) costs $0.15/M input tokens and QwQ 32B costs $0.5/M input tokens. Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview 05-20 (thinking) is $0.35/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.
How can I compare Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview 05-20 (thinking) and QwQ 32B on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview 05-20 (thinking) and QwQ 32B across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.
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