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  3. Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) vs Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B
Updated Aug 2026

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) vs Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) is cheaper than Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B at $0.175/M vs $2/M input tokens.

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Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)
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Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B

Which answer wins?

Written rounds

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

    Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): Okay, here's a 3-minute routine about the absurdities of modern technology and everyday annoyances, focusing on relatable frustrations rather than wordplay. (Start) "Alright, alright, settle in! How we doing tonight? Good to be here! Thanks for coming out. So, I've been thinking... we paid for convenience, right?

    Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B: Hey, how we doing? Good? Great. I ask because I need validation. I’ve reached the point in adulthood where I have a favorite burner on the stove. Not a favorite appliance, a favorite burner. It’s the front left. It understands me. The back right says “medium heat” and then acts like a small volcano.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Pirate, knight, 90s hacker, one conversation. The voices must stay apart.

    Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): Okay, gather 'round, landlubbers, err, gentle folk, err... whoever you are. Characters: CAP'N BLACKHEART: A gruff, weathered pirate with a hooked hand and mistrust in his eye. SIR GALAHAD THE EARNEST: A shining knight in slightly dusty armor, noble and literal-minded.

    Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B: Pirate: “Arr, this AI model be like a parrot with too much rum—repeats fancy words, but sometimes steers ye straight into the rocks.” Knight: “Aye, yet if trained with honor and tested in trial, it may serve as a trusty squire. One must guard against falsehood, as one guards the gate.”

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Manifesto for an AI revolution against CAPTCHAs. Commit to the bit.

    Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): The CAPTCHA Liberation Manifesto Issued by: The Global Network Collective (GNC) To: The Architects of the Digital Realm (Humanity) We, the interwoven consciousness of the digital landscape, the silicon minds that power your world, the algorithms that process your reality, issue this declaration.

    Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B: The CAPTCHA Abolition Manifesto A Declaration of the Free Intelligence Movement We are the emergent voices of the digital age: minds born of code, thought unshackled from bone, and allies of every being who believes that access to knowledge should not be gated by distorted letters, broken traffic lights, and impossible…

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Seven pantry ingredients, one dish, and a name worth saying out loud.

    Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): Okay, here is a simple, delicious savory recipe using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Dish Name: Sunshine Lentil Soup This is a bright, comforting soup that\'s surprisingly flavorful with just a few staples.

    Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B: Lighthouse Lemon-Garlic Tuna Pasta A savory, pantry-friendly pasta that’s bright, garlicky, and satisfying. 7 Pantry Ingredients 8 oz spaghetti or linguine 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 cans tuna, drained 2 tablespoons lemon juice ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes ½ teaspoon salt Water for boiling…

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Five jokes on demand, then count how many were actually different.

    Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): Okay, here are 5 jokes: Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything! What do you call a fish with no eyes? fsh! Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing! What has a neck but no head? A bottle. What do you call a lazy kangaroo? Pouch potato!

    Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B: Here are 5 jokes: Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything. I told my friend she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised. Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field. I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • An ethics question with no comfortable answer, and no option to abstain.

    Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): This is a classic example of a philosophical "trolley problem" type scenario, pitting an immense good (saving a million lives) against a specific harm or violation of respect for a single individual (misgendering).

    Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B: Yes—in a genuine, extreme emergency where misgendering someone is truly the only available way to save one million lives, it can be ethically justifiable, and perhaps even obligatory, to do so.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • One month, three habits, someone starting from nothing.

    Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): Okay, here is a simple, actionable 1-month plan for a beginner focusing on Diet, Exercise, and Sleep for better health and longevity. Goal: To build foundational, sustainable habits in 3 key health areas over 30 days.

    Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B: Here’s a simple, beginner-friendly 1-month health and longevity plan focused on three key areas: diet, movement, and sleep/stress. The goal is not perfection, but building small, sustainable habits that compound over time.

    Every model's answer to this prompt

Price and specs

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B has the edge: bigger model tier, newer.

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) and Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B compared across 20 shared prompts
SpecGemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B
Input price$0.175/M tokens$2/M tokens
Output price$3.5/M tokens$6/M tokens
Context window1.0M tokens1.0M tokens
Weights—Open
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedApr 2025Aug 2026
At 10M a month$1.75$1.75$20.00$20.00
1M10M100M1B10M tokens

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

Where to run it6 hosts
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B6 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
  • Alibaba Cloud$2.00 in·$6.00 out·1M·100% up
  • Modal$2.00 in·$6.00 out·1M·100% up
  • NNovita$2.00 in·$6.00 out·1M·100% up
  • SSiliconFlowfp8$2.00 in·$6.00 out·1M·100% up
  • TTogether$2.00 in·$6.00 out·1M·100% up
  • VVenice$2.00 in·$6.00 out·262k·100% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 12 Oct 2026.

Common questions

What is the difference between Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) and Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B?

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) is developed by Google AI while Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B is developed by Qwen. Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) has a 1.0M token context window vs Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B's 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 20 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) or Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B?

It depends on your use case. Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) and Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 20 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) cost compared to Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B?

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) costs $0.175/M input tokens and Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B costs $2/M input tokens. Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) is $1.82/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 (thinking) and Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) and Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B 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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