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  5. GPT-5.2 ChatvsQwen3.8 Max (0902)
Updated Sep 2026

GPT-5.2 ChatvsQwen3.8 Max (0902)

GPT-5.2 Chat is cheaper than Qwen3.8 Max (0902) at $1.75/M vs $2/M input tokens.

GPT-5.2 Chat and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) compared across 10 shared prompts
SpecGPT-5.2 ChatQwen3.8 Max (0902)
Input price$1.75/M tokens$2/M tokens
Output price$14/M tokens$6/M tokens
Context window128K tokens1.0M tokens
WeightsClosedClosed
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedDec 2025Sep 2026
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 2 of the 10 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

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-5.2 Chat140 words
Golden Honey-Garlic Skillet Bites Type: Savory Serves: 2–3 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients (7 Pantry Staples) Chicken breast (or thighs), cubed Honey Soy sauce Garlic (fresh or powdered) Olive oil Black pepper Salt Instructions Heat the Pan: Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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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-5.2 Chat548 words
Here’s a simple, realistic 1‑month plan designed for beginners. The goal is not perfection, but building habits that support long-term health and longevity. We’ll focus on three high-impact areas: Nutrition, Movement, and Sleep & Stress.
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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-5.2 Chat
GPT-5.2 Chat
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-5.2 Chat
Input
$1.75
1.1× cheaper
Output
$14.00
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
Input
$2.00
Output
$6.00
2.3× cheaper

GPT-5.2 Chat wins input (1.1× cheaper)·Qwen3.8 Max (0902) wins output (2.3× cheaper)

Where to run it

2 hosts

GPT-5.2 Chat1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Azure AI Foundry$1.75 in·$14.00 out·128k—
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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Common questions

GPT-5.2 Chat is developed by OpenAI while Qwen3.8 Max (0902) is developed by Qwen. GPT-5.2 Chat has a 128K 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-5.2 Chat 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-5.2 Chat costs $1.75/M input tokens and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) costs $2/M input tokens. GPT-5.2 Chat 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.

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of GPT-5.2 Chat 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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