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  5. GPT-5.2 ChatvsQwen3.8 Max Prime
Updated Sep 2026

GPT-5.2 ChatvsQwen3.8 Max Prime

GPT-5.2 Chat is cheaper than Qwen3.8 Max Prime at $1.75/M vs $4/M input tokens.

GPT-5.2 Chat and Qwen3.8 Max Prime compared across 19 shared prompts
SpecGPT-5.2 ChatQwen3.8 Max Prime
Input price$1.75/M tokens$4/M tokens
Output price$14/M tokens$12/M tokens
Context window128K tokens1.0M tokens
WeightsClosedClosed
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedDec 2025Sep 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 4 of the 19 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Mini LBO Underwrite

You are underwriting a 5-year LBO for a private equity investment committee. Company (fictional): HarborTech Services (HTS) –…

GPT-5.2 Chat349 words
Below is a concise but fully worked underwriting using only your inputs. Minor rounding throughout. Operating & Cash Flow Build (Base Case) Entry (end FY2025) EBITDA: $120m EV @ 12.0x: $1,440m Debt: $660m (TL $480m / Mezz $180m) Fees (2% EV): $28.8m Equity invested: $808.8m Year-by-Year Summary ($mm) FY Revenue EBITDA…
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Qwen3.8 Max Prime673 words
HarborTech Services (HTS) – LBO Underwriting Memo Entry & Capital Structure Item Amount FY2025 EBITDA $120.0m Entry Multiple 12.0x Enterprise Value $1,440.0m Transaction Fees (2.0% of EV) $28.8m Total Uses $1,468.8m Term Loan (4.0x, 9.0% cash, 1.0% amort) $480.0m Mezzanine (1.5x, 12.0% cash + 2.0% PIK) $180.0m Sponsor…
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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-5.2 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 Prime223 words
🍯 Golden Hour Noodles A sweet, savory, garlicky pasta that tastes like it took way more effort than it did. Ingredients (7) # Ingredient Amount 1 Spaghetti 8 oz (half a box) 2 Butter 3 tablespoons 3 Garlic, minced 4 cloves 4 Honey 2 tablespoons 5 Soy sauce 1 tablespoon 6 Red pepper flakes ½ teaspoon 7 Parmesan cheese…
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Advanced Investment Memo (IC Memo)

You are writing an internal investment committee memo for a long/short equity fund. Company (fictional): LedgerLift (ticker: LLLT) – B2B…

GPT-5.2 Chat699 words
LedgerLift (LLLT) – Internal IC Memo Recommendation, PT, Thesis Recommendation: SHORT 12‑month PT range: $28–$35 (base-case DCF ~$28; comps floor ~$44 with multiple compression risk) Thesis (2 sentences): LedgerLift is a high‑quality B2B SaaS business with strong NRR and improving margins, but the stock embeds…
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Qwen3.8 Max Prime1,001 words
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMO LedgerLift (LLLT) B2B Spend Management & AP Automation SaaS Date: [Current] Analyst: [Name] Sector: Enterprise Software RECOMMENDATION LONG 12-Month Price Target: $50–$58 Current: $46 Thesis: LedgerLift is a high-quality compounder (123% NRR, 18-month CAC payback, 92% subscription mix) trading…
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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 Prime473 words
Your 1-Month Foundation Plan A simple, progressive plan built on three pillars. Each week, you add one small layer. No perfection required—just consistency. 🏃 Pillar 1: Movement Why: Even modest activity reduces all-cause mortality risk and improves mood, sleep, and energy within days.
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Our Verdict
GPT-5.2 Chat
GPT-5.2 Chat
Qwen3.8 Max Prime
Qwen3.8 Max Prime

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

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

GPT-5.2 Chat
Input
$1.75
2.3× cheaper
Output
$14.00
Qwen3.8 Max Prime
Input
$4.00
Output
$12.00
1.2× cheaper

GPT-5.2 Chat wins input (2.3× cheaper)·Qwen3.8 Max Prime wins output (1.2× 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 Prime1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Alibaba Cloud$4.00 in·$12.00 out·1M·99.9% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 25 Sep 2026.

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GPT-5.2 Chat is developed by OpenAI while Qwen3.8 Max Prime is developed by Qwen. GPT-5.2 Chat has a 128K token context window vs Qwen3.8 Max Prime's 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 19 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. GPT-5.2 Chat and Qwen3.8 Max Prime each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 19 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

GPT-5.2 Chat costs $1.75/M input tokens and Qwen3.8 Max Prime costs $4/M input tokens. GPT-5.2 Chat is $2.25/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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