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  5. GPT-5.1-CodexvsQwen3.8 Max (0902)
Updated Sep 2026

GPT-5.1-CodexvsQwen3.8 Max (0902)

GPT-5.1-Codex is cheaper than Qwen3.8 Max (0902) at $1.25/M vs $2/M input tokens.

GPT-5.1-Codex and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) compared across 10 shared prompts
SpecGPT-5.1-CodexQwen3.8 Max (0902)
Input price$1.25/M tokens$2/M tokens
Output price$10/M tokens$6/M tokens
Context window400K tokens1.0M tokens
WeightsClosedClosed
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedNov 2025Sep 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

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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…

GPT-5.1-Codex117 words
Recipe: Cloud-Burst Cinnamon Oat Cups Ingredients (7 total): Rolled oats – 1 cup Honey – 2 tbsp Peanut butter (or any nut butter) – 3 tbsp Cinnamon – ½ tsp Vanilla extract – ½ tsp Dried cranberries (or raisins) – ¼ cup Pinch of salt Instructions: In a bowl, microwave peanut butter and honey for 20 seconds just to…
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Qwen3.8 Max (0902)230 words
🍯 Midnight Crispy Chickpea Bowl A sweet-savory, crispy rice bowl that comes together faster than delivery. Ingredients (7) # Ingredient Amount 1 Canned chickpeas (drained & patted dry) 1 can (15 oz) 2 Soy sauce 3 tbsp 3 Honey 2 tbsp 4 Garlic (minced) 3 cloves 5 Vegetable oil 2 tbsp 6 Instant or leftover cooked rice 2…
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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…

GPT-5.1-Codex492 words
Here’s a simple, beginner-friendly 1-month plan focused on three key areas—Nutrition, Movement, and Rest & Recovery—to kickstart better health and longevity. Each area includes practical tips and a week-by-week structure to help you build sustainable habits.
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Qwen3.8 Max (0902)536 words
The 30-Day Foundation Plan Core principle: Don't overhaul your life. Layer small wins that compound. 🏃 Area 1: Movement The goal isn't fitness. It's making your body a place you want to live in. Week 1 — Build the trigger Walk 15 minutes daily (same time each day to build the habit) No gym. No gear.
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Our Verdict
GPT-5.1-Codex
GPT-5.1-Codex
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)

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

Too close to call
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

GPT-5.1-Codex
Input
$1.25
1.6× cheaper
Output
$10.00
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
Input
$2.00
Output
$6.00
1.7× cheaper

GPT-5.1-Codex wins input (1.6× cheaper)·Qwen3.8 Max (0902) wins output (1.7× cheaper)

Where to run it

2 hosts

GPT-5.1-Codex1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Azure AI Foundry$1.25 in·$10.00 out·400k·100% up
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Alibaba Cloud$2.00 in·$6.00 out·1M·100% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 22 Sep 2026.

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GPT-5.1-Codex is developed by OpenAI while Qwen3.8 Max (0902) is developed by Qwen. GPT-5.1-Codex has a 400K token context window vs Qwen3.8 Max (0902)'s 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 10 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. GPT-5.1-Codex and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 10 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

GPT-5.1-Codex costs $1.25/M input tokens and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) costs $2/M input tokens. GPT-5.1-Codex is $0.75/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of GPT-5.1-Codex and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) 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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