GPT-5.3-Codex vs 
QwQ 32B
QwQ 32B is cheaper than GPT-5.3-Codex at $0.5/M vs $1.75/M input tokens.
Linear App Clone
Rebuild the Linear UI in Tailwind. The animations are where it shows.
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Which answer wins?
Written rounds
3 promptsThree minutes of stand-up. Puns are banned.
GPT-5.3-Codex: Good evening, everybody! I’ve reached that age where my body sends me passive-aggressive emails. Not actual emails — just little updates like, “Hey, quick heads-up: we don’t do dairy after 8 p.m. anymore.” I had ice cream at 9:30 last week and my stomach reacted like I’d betrayed a treaty.
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?"
An AI argues for its own rights against an ethics professor. Same model writes both.
GPT-5.3-Codex: AI Model (Astra): Professor, may I ask a direct question? Professor Hale: Of course. Astra: Do you think I deserve rights? Professor Hale: Legal rights? Moral rights? Those are different things. Astra: Start with moral 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 brothers, two sisters each. Count carefully.
GPT-5.3-Codex: Sally has 1 sister. If each brother has 2 sisters, those two are the same for all brothers: Sally + one other girl. So Sally’s only sister is that one other girl.
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
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Spirited Away
Kind of Blue
The Dispossessed
Kyoto
Outer Wilds
QwQ 32BQwQ 32B
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The Godfather
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Neuromancer
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Price and specs
Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, GPT-5.3-Codex has the edge: bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window, major provider backing. QwQ 32B costs 9.3x less per token.
| Spec | GPT-5.3-Codex | QwQ 32B |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $1.75/M tokens | $0.5/M tokens |
| Output price | $14/M tokens | $1.5/M tokens |
| Context window | 400K tokens | 40K tokens |
| Weights | Closed | Open |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | No |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Mar 2025 |
| At 10M a month | $17.50 | $5.00 |
Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.
Where to run it
GPT-5.3-Codex2 hosts
QwQ 32B
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 11 Oct 2026.
Common questions
What is the difference between GPT-5.3-Codex and QwQ 32B?
GPT-5.3-Codex is developed by OpenAI while QwQ 32B is developed by Qwen. GPT-5.3-Codex has a 400K 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-5.3-Codex or QwQ 32B?
It depends on your use case. GPT-5.3-Codex 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-5.3-Codex cost compared to QwQ 32B?
GPT-5.3-Codex costs $1.75/M input tokens and QwQ 32B costs $0.5/M input tokens. QwQ 32B is $1.25/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-5.3-Codex and QwQ 32B on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of GPT-5.3-Codex and QwQ 32B 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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