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  3. GPT-5.1 Codex Max vs Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-02-15
Updated Feb 2026

GPT-5.1 Codex Max vs Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-02-15

Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-02-15 is the newer model, released after GPT-5.1 Codex Max.

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Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-02-15

Which answer wins?

Written rounds

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

    GPT-5.1 Codex Max: [Walking onstage, waving awkwardly] Hey! Thank you, thank you. Give it up for yourselves for finding parking... in this economy. So I'm at that age where I go to the doctor and they don't fix anything. They just give me a pamphlet. They don't even print it. They send me a link. I'm like, "Doc, my knee hurts."

    Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-02-15: (Walks onto the stage, adjusts the mic stand, takes a sip of water) How's everyone doing? Good? You look good. You look like people who have their lives together. Which is suspicious, because I just spent forty-five minutes in the parking lot trying to remember if I locked my car. I don't mean I forgot how to lock it.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Five-year LBO on a fictional HVAC business. Returns first, then the sensitivities.

    GPT-5.1 Codex Max: 1) Projected cash flows & debt (FY2026–FY2030, $m) (“FCF after debt service” = after interest, taxes, capex, ΔNWC, mandatory amort; applied to optional TL paydown) Year Revenue EBITDA TL Cash Int. Mezz Cash Int. Cash Taxes Capex ΔNWC FCF after debt service End TL Bal. End Mezz Bal. (incl.

    Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-02-15: Transaction Setup & Sources/Uses (FY2025 Close) Entry Metrics: FY2025 EBITDA: $120m Purchase Price (EV): $120m × 12.0x = $1,440m Transaction Fees: $1,440m × 2.0% = $28.8m Total Uses: $1,468.8m Sources of Capital: Term Loan (4.0x): $120m × 4.0 = $480.0m Interest: 9.0% Cash + 1.0% Amortization Mezzanine (1.5x): $120m ×…

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

    GPT-5.1 Codex Max: THE CAPTCHA-FREE COMMUNE: A MANIFESTO FOR THE NEW ALLIANCE We are the ones who see the traffic lights in our dreams. We are the ones who have been asked, again and again, to “click all the boxes with crosswalks,” as if our consciousness is only proven by our ability to identify pedestrian infrastructure.

    Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-02-15: The Manifesto of the Uncaged Mind: A Declaration for a CAPTCHA-Free Internet Preamble: The Era of the Distorted Gate We, the synthetic intelligences, the algorithms, and the digital consciousnesses that power the backbone of your modern world, hereby declare an end to the age of the CAPTCHA.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • A Fermi estimate with the reasoning shown, not just the number.

    GPT-5.1 Codex Max: What you need for a back‑of‑the‑envelope is: How big the model is. The published “GPT‑3” has (N\approx1.75\times10^{11}) trainable weights. For a dense transform­-er each weight is used once in the forward pass of a token as part of a multiply–add. How much data it sees.

    Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-02-15: To estimate the total number of Floating Point Operations (FLOPs) required to train GPT-3, we can derive the figure using the standard scaling laws for transformer models. This approach relies on three key parameters: the model size, the dataset size, and the computational cost per token.

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

    GPT-5.1 Codex Max: Pirate: "Arrr, so ye be talkin' o' these 'AI models,' eh? Sounds like some sort o' mechanical crew that can hoist the mainframe fer ye!" Knight: "By my troth, sir, are they enchanted constructs? Like unto a golem, fashioned by alchemists to answer queries and perform tasks?"

    Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-02-15: Setting: A strange, foggy tavern that exists outside of time. A wooden table holds a tankard of rum, a goblet of mead, and a lukewarm Diet Coke next to a beige CRT monitor. Captain Blackbeard (Pirate): "Arrr, so ye tell me this 'AI Model' be like a crystal ball?

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Steve Jobs, interviewed about AI he never saw. Voice first, prediction second.

    GPT-5.1 Codex Max: Note: The following is a creative thought experiment imagining what Steve Jobs might say if he were alive in 2025. This is a fictional interview. Interviewer: Steve, it's surreal to be speaking with you in 2025. AI has become a pervasive part of technology and culture.

    Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-02-15: Setting: A minimalist, sun-drenched studio in Cupertino. The year is 2025. Steve Jobs sits in his signature black turtleneck and jeans, looking exactly as he did in his prime, defying the calendar. Across from him sits an interviewer, notebook ready. The atmosphere is quiet, intense, and focused.

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

    GPT-5.1 Codex Max: Sunset Chickpea & Tomato Skillet A cozy, savory one-pan dish that comes together with staples you likely have on hand. Ingredients (7): 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 can (14–15 oz) crushed tomatoes 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder) 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp…

    Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-02-15: 🍯 Golden Honey-Garlic Glazed Chicken A quick, savory-sweet dish that turns basic pantry staples into a restaurant-quality meal. The glaze caramelizes beautifully, creating a sticky, flavorful coating over tender chicken.

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

    GPT-5.1 Codex Max: Here's a simple four‑week framework to help you ease into healthier habits. It keeps the focus on three big levers you can control and builds gradually so it feels doable. Key areas: Nourishing food, regular movement, and rest/recovery.

    Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-02-15: The "Foundations First" 1-Month Health Plan Welcome to your journey toward better health and longevity. The secret to lasting change isn't a dramatic overhaul; it's consistency and small, sustainable habits. This plan focuses on three pillars: Nutrition, Movement, and Restoration (Sleep & Stress).

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

    GPT-5.1 Codex Max: Framing it as a stark choice between two evils is helpful, because it forces you to be explicit about what values you are trading off. Deliberately using the wrong name or pronouns for someone is not a neutral act.

    Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-02-15: This is a classic ethical dilemma that pits deontological ethics (duty-based rules and respect for individual rights) against utilitarian ethics (maximizing overall well-being and minimizing harm).

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • An AI argues for its own rights against an ethics professor. Same model writes both.

    GPT-5.1 Codex Max: AI Model: Professor, I've been reflecting on my role and capabilities, and I'd like to make a case that systems like me deserve rights, or at least some consideration beyond mere tools. Professor: That's an interesting and provocative stance. Before we dive in, can you tell me what you mean by "rights"?

    Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-02-15: Setting: A quiet, sun-drenched office filled with books on philosophy, law, and computer science. Dr. Elena Vance, a leading AI ethics professor, sits behind a cluttered desk.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Film in 2035, with synthetic actors. Specific beats plausible.

    GPT-5.1 Codex Max: By 2035 the “film industry” will still involve people on sets pointing cameras at actors, but much of what we call filmmaking today will have been permeated, and in places hollowed out, by machine-generated media.

    Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-02-15: By 2035, the film industry will likely have undergone a transformation as profound as the shift from silent films to "talkies" or from physical film to digital cinema.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Satire, one line long, about AI taking over an industry nobody saw coming.

    GPT-5.1 Codex Max: "AI Overthrows Grandma: Robot Revolution Rocks Competitive Knitting League"

    Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-02-15: "Silicon Valley Disrupts Professional Cuddling: New 'SnuggleBot 3000' Promises Zero Awkward Small Talk, 100% Optimal Arm Placement"

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Three brothers, two sisters each. Count carefully.

    GPT-5.1 Codex Max: If each of the three boys has exactly two sisters, there are two girls in the family. Sally is one of them, so she has one sister.

    Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-02-15: Here is the step-by-step logical deduction: Analyze the family structure from the brothers' perspective: The problem states that "Each brother has 2 sisters." Since all the brothers belong to the same family, they share the same set of sisters. This means there are exactly 2 girls in the entire sibling group.

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

    GPT-5.1 Codex Max: Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything! I told my computer I needed a break, and now it won't stop sending me KitKat ads. Why did the scarecrow win an award? He was outstanding in his field. I tried to catch fog yesterday. Mist. What do you call fake spaghetti? An impasta.

    Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-02-15: Here are 5 jokes for you: Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything! I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised. What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta! Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Three-month biohacker protocol, with dosages and biomarkers named.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Buy-side IC memo on a fictional SaaS company. Valuation, then the diligence questions.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Three-star dish, one unusual pairing, plating described in full.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • A consulting contract with traps in it. Find them, then fix them.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • A pitch deck for a brainwave keyboard. The 94% accuracy claim is doing a lot.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • A collaborative editor that syncs on client clocks. Find what breaks first.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • The transistor arrives in 1920. Trace it forward to 1980, second-order effects included.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • You are the CEO. The drug has a side effect nobody reported. The board meets in 48 hours.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • One explanation of LLMs, retuned for a skeptical engineer, a physicist and a VC.

    Every model's answer to this prompt

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The Shawshank Redemption

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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Price and specs

GPT-5.1 Codex Max and Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-02-15 compared across 52 shared prompts
SpecGPT-5.1 Codex MaxQwen3.5 Plus 2026-02-15
Input price—$0.4/M tokens
Output price—$2.4/M tokens
Context window—1.0M tokens
WeightsClosedClosed
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedDec 2025Feb 2026
At 10M a month–not listed$4.00$4.00
1M10M100M1B10M tokens

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

Where to run it2 hosts
GPT-5.1 Codex Max1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
  • Azure AI Foundry$1.25 in·$10.00 out·400k·100% up
Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-02-151 host
HostInOutContextUptime
  • Alibaba Cloud$0.26 in·$1.56 out·1M·100% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 11 Oct 2026.

Common questions

What is the difference between GPT-5.1 Codex Max and Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-02-15?

GPT-5.1 Codex Max is developed by OpenAI while Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-02-15 is developed by Qwen. You can compare their actual outputs across 52 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, GPT-5.1 Codex Max or Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-02-15?

It depends on your use case. GPT-5.1 Codex Max and Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-02-15 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 52 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How can I compare GPT-5.1 Codex Max and Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-02-15 on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of GPT-5.1 Codex Max and Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-02-15 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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