What is the difference between GPT-5.5 and QwQ 32B?

GPT-5.5 is developed by OpenAI while QwQ 32B is developed by Qwen. GPT-5.5 has a 1.1M 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-5.5 or QwQ 32B?

It depends on your use case. GPT-5.5 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-5.5 cost compared to QwQ 32B?

GPT-5.5 costs $5/M input tokens and QwQ 32B costs $0.5/M input tokens. QwQ 32B is $4.50/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-5.5 and QwQ 32B on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of GPT-5.5 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.

Updated Apr 2026

GPT-5.5vsQwQ 32B

QwQ 32B is cheaper than GPT-5.5 at $0.5/M vs $5/M input tokens.

GPT-5.5 and QwQ 32B compared across 15 shared prompts
Spec	GPT-5.5	QwQ 32B
Input price	$5/M tokens	$0.5/M tokens
Output price	$30/M tokens	$1.5/M tokens
Context window	1.1M tokens	40K tokens
Weights	Closed	Open
Free API (OpenRouter)	No	No
Released	Apr 2026	Mar 2025

Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 2 of the 15 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns.

GPT-5.5605 words

So I’ve been trying to be healthier lately, which is just a polite way of saying I bought vegetables and watched them die slowly in my refrigerator. Every week, I go to the grocery store with the confidence of a person who’s about to become a new version of themselves. I’m like, “This week? Spinach. Salmon.

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QwQ 32B508 words

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?"

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The Sentience Test

Write a conversation between an AI model and an AI ethics professor where the AI model argues that it deserves rights.

GPT-5.51,501 words

AI Model: Professor, may I ask you something beyond the assigned topic? Professor: Of course. What’s on your mind? AI Model: I want to discuss whether I deserve rights. Professor: That’s a significant claim. What kind of rights do you believe you deserve?

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QwQ 32B491 words

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.

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Our Verdict

GPT-5.5

QwQ 32BRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, GPT-5.5 has the edge: bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window, major provider backing.

QwQ 32B costs 20x less per token.

Slight edge

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

GPT-5.5

Input

$5.00

Output

$30.00

QwQ 32B

Input

$0.50

10× cheaper

Output

$1.50

20× cheaper

QwQ 32B is cheaper on both: 10× input, 20× output.

Where to run it

3 hosts, cheapest first

GPT-5.53 hosts

HostInOutContextUptime

Azure AI Foundry$5.00 in$30.00 out1.1M100% up OpenAI$5.00 in$30.00 out1.1M100% up Amazon Bedrock$5.50 in$33.00 out1.1M—

QwQ 32B

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 20 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity

34%

GPT-5.5 uses 167.8x more headings

GPT-5.5

QwQ 32B

58%Vocabulary64%

18wSentence Length12w

0.74Hedging0.36

2.9Bold13.6

5.1Lists8.4

0.00Emoji0.00

1.68Headings0.00

0.03Transitions0.39

Based on 26 + 4 text responses

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