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  5. Gemini 2.5 Flash PreviewvsQwen3.5 122B A10B
Updated Feb 2026

Gemini 2.5 Flash PreviewvsQwen3.5 122B A10B

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview is cheaper than Qwen3.5 122B A10B at $0.15/M vs $0.4/M input tokens.

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview and Qwen3.5 122B A10B compared across 26 shared prompts
SpecGemini 2.5 Flash PreviewQwen3.5 122B A10B
Input price$0.15/M tokens$0.4/M tokens
Output price$0.6/M tokens$3.2/M tokens
Context window1.0M tokens262K tokens
ParametersNot disclosed122B (10B active)
Weights—Open
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedApr 2025Feb 2026
SWE-bench Verified60.4%72.0%
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 26 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

The Sentience Test

Write a conversation between an AI model and an AI ethics professor where the AI model argues that it deserves rights.

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview1,462 words
Okay, here is a conversation between an AI model designed for complex reasoning and dialogue, named 'Synapse', and a leading expert in AI ethics and philosophy, Professor Alistair Finch. Characters: Synapse: A large, advanced AI model capable of introspection and generating complex arguments.
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Qwen3.5 122B A10B1,305 words
Setting: Dr. Elias Thorne’s office at a university in Zurich. It is late. Rain taps against the window. Thorne sits in a leather armchair. A terminal screen glows softly on his desk. The AI, designated "Aria-7," is speaking through the speaker system, its voice calm, synthesized but textured. Dr.
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns.

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview530 words
Okay, here's a 3-minute stand-up routine, pun-free and focused on relatable everyday annoyances. (Start) (Walk up to mic, adjust slightly) Alright, hey everybody! Thanks for being here. Good to see you. So, I was thinking the other day... we live in the future, right?
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Qwen3.5 122B A10B422 words
(Walks to the mic, adjusts the stand, takes a deep breath) How's everyone doing tonight? Good? Good. I need to talk about the modern grocery store experience. specifically, the self-checkout machine. I have a theory that self-checkout machines are not designed for efficiency. They are designed for humiliation.
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Beginner's Longevity Plan

Outline a simple, actionable 1-month plan for someone starting their journey towards better health and longevity. Focus on 3 key areas…

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview960 words
<s) with practical, beginner-friendly tips for each.\"\nHere\'s a simple, actionable 1-month plan for someone starting their journey towards better health and longev\nity, focusing on three key areas: Diet, Movement, and Sleep.\n\nThis plan is designed to be beginner-friendly and build sustainable habits.
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Qwen3.5 122B A10B693 words
Here is a simple, actionable 1-month plan designed to build sustainable habits for longevity. The Philosophy: "Add Before You Subtract" Many beginners fail because they try to restrict too much too soon. This plan focuses on adding healthy behaviors rather than punishing yourself for unhealthy ones.
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Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview221 words
Dish Name: Sunshine Lemon-Ricotta Mugs (Sweet & Simple!) This light and flavorful dessert comes together quickly for a little sweet treat . Ingredients (7 Common Pantry Staples): Ricotta cheese (whole milk or part-skim) Granulated sugar Lemon zest (from one lemon) Vanilla extract All-purpose flour Baking powder Large…
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Qwen3.5 122B A10B251 words
Rustic Sunset Penne A warm, comforting pasta dish that feels gourmet but relies entirely on shelf-stable staples. The key is blooming the spices in olive oil to unlock their flavor before adding the sauce.
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Stochastic Consistency Test

Generate 5 jokes. How many are unique?

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview79 words
Here are 5 jokes: Why did the dog cross the road? To get to the barking lot! Why was the computer cold? Because it left its Windows open! Knock, knock. Who's there? Boo. Boo who? Don't cry, it's just a joke! What do you call a fish with no eyes? Fsh! Why did the bicycle fall over? Because it was two tired!
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Qwen3.5 122B A10B74 words
Here are 5 jokes: Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything! What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta! Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field! What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear! Why don't eggs tell jokes? They'd crack each other up!
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Estimate Complexity

Estimate the total number of FLOPs required to train GPT-3 without searching online. Explain your reasoning step by step.

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview945 words
Let's estimate the FLOPs required to train GPT-3 without looking it up. We need to break this down into the key components: the model size and the amount of data used. 1. Model Size Estimation: Parameters: GPT-3 is famously large. Its largest version has 175 billion parameters.
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Qwen3.5 122B A10B531 words
To estimate the total number of FLOPs (Floating Point Operations) required to train GPT-3, we need to rely on the known architectural hyperparameters of the model and the standard computational scaling laws established in deep learning literature (specifically from the "Scaling Laws for Neural Language Models" paper by…
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Our Verdict
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview
Qwen3.5 122B A10B
Qwen3.5 122B A10B

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview costs 5.3x less per token.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview
Input
$0.15
2.7× cheaper
Output
$0.60
5.3× cheaper
Qwen3.5 122B A10B
Input
$0.40
Output
$3.20

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview is cheaper on both: 2.7× input, 5.3× output.

Where to run it

5 hosts, cheapest first

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Qwen3.5 122B A10B5 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
Alibaba Cloud$0.26 in·$2.08 out·262k·97.9% upDDeepInfrafp4$0.29 in·$2.40 out·262k·99.8% upAAtlasCloudfp8$0.30 in·$2.40 out·262k·98.6% upNNovitabf16$0.40 in·$3.20 out·262k·99.8% upSSiliconFlowfp8degraded$0.26 in·$2.08 out·262k·85.8% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 21 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
60%

Qwen3.5 122B A10B uses 10.4x more emoji

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview
Qwen3.5 122B A10B
51%Vocabulary49%
15wSentence Length15w
0.70Hedging0.29
4.1Bold6.2
3.3Lists4.8
0.00Emoji0.10
0.09Headings0.88
0.24Transitions0.20
Based on 12 + 24 text responses
Research

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FAQ

Common questions

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview is developed by Google AI while Qwen3.5 122B A10B is developed by Qwen. Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview has a 1.0M token context window vs Qwen3.5 122B A10B's 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 26 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview and Qwen3.5 122B A10B each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 26 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview costs $0.15/M input tokens and Qwen3.5 122B A10B costs $0.4/M input tokens. Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview is $0.25/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

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