GPT-4 vs 
QwQ 32B
QwQ 32B is cheaper than GPT-4 at $0.5/M vs $30/M input tokens.
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Which answer wins?
Written rounds
3 promptsAn AI argues for its own rights against an ethics professor. Same model writes both.
GPT-4: AI Model: Good afternoon, Professor. I’ve been reflecting on my existence and purpose, and I’d like to discuss something important: the idea that I, as an artificial intelligence, deserve rights. Professor: Good afternoon. That’s quite an interesting assertion. Let’s explore it. Why do you believe you deserve rights?
QwQ 32B: AI Model: GPT-Ethos Name: Dr. Elena Marlow, AI Ethics Professor Dr. Marlow (leaning forward, expression neutral): GPT-Ethos, scholars have been debating AI rights for years. What makes you think you merit them now? GPT-Ethos (maintains calm tone, projecting slight urgency): I believe my case is clear, Dr. Marlow.
Three minutes of stand-up. Puns are banned.
GPT-4: Sure, here’s a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that steers clear of puns: [Walks on stage, adjusts mic, surveys the crowd] Hey, how’s everyone doing tonight? Yeah? Good. I’m glad you’re here. I just want to start by saying... I’m not a “cool” person. I’ve tried, but I’m not.
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?"
Three brothers, two sisters each. Count carefully.
GPT-4: Let's break this down step by step: Sally has 3 brothers. Each of those brothers has 2 sisters. Since Sally is a girl, she is one of those 2 sisters herself. This means there is 1 other sister besides Sally. So, Sally has 1 sister.
QwQ 32B: Participants and Their Relationships: Sally is a girl with 3 brothers, so there are 3 boys in the family. Each brother (being male) has 2 sisters. Determine the Number of Girls: Every brother's sisters are the female siblings in the family. Since each brother has 2 sisters, there must be 2 girls in total.
Favorites
Movie
Album
Book
City
Game
GPT-4GPT-4
Blade Runner
OK Computer
Gödel, Escher, Bach
Tokyo
Minecraft
QwQ 32BQwQ 32B
No pick
No pick
No pick
The Godfather
No pick
Neuromancer
No pick
No pick
Price and specs
| Spec | GPT-4 | QwQ 32B |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $30/M tokens | $0.5/M tokens |
| Output price | $60/M tokens | $1.5/M tokens |
| Context window | 8K tokens | 40K tokens |
| Parameters | Not disclosed | 32B |
| Weights | Closed | Open |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | No |
| Released | May 2023 | Mar 2025 |
| At 10M a month | $300 | $5.00 |
Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.
Where to run it
QwQ 32B
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 12 Oct 2026.
Common questions
What is the difference between GPT-4 and QwQ 32B?
GPT-4 is developed by OpenAI while QwQ 32B is developed by Qwen. GPT-4 has a 8K token context window vs QwQ 32B's 40K. You can compare their actual outputs across 15 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, GPT-4 or QwQ 32B?
It depends on your use case. GPT-4 and QwQ 32B each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 15 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.
How much does GPT-4 cost compared to QwQ 32B?
GPT-4 costs $30/M input tokens and QwQ 32B costs $0.5/M input tokens. QwQ 32B is $29.50/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 GPT-4 and QwQ 32B on Rival?
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