What is the difference between GPT-5 and Qwen3 Max?

GPT-5 is developed by OpenAI while Qwen3 Max is developed by Qwen. GPT-5 has a 400K token context window vs Qwen3 Max's 256K. You can compare their actual outputs across 52 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, GPT-5 or Qwen3 Max?

It depends on your use case. GPT-5 and Qwen3 Max each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 52 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does GPT-5 cost compared to Qwen3 Max?

GPT-5 costs $1.25/M input tokens and Qwen3 Max costs $1.2/M input tokens. Qwen3 Max is $0.05/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 and Qwen3 Max on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of GPT-5 and Qwen3 Max 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 Sep 2025

GPT-5vsQwen3 Max

Qwen3 Max is cheaper than GPT-5 at $1.2/M vs $1.25/M input tokens.

GPT-5 and Qwen3 Max compared across 52 shared prompts
Spec	GPT-5	Qwen3 Max
Input price	$1.25/M tokens	$1.2/M tokens
Output price	$10/M tokens	$6/M tokens
Context window	400K tokens	256K tokens
Weights	Closed	Closed
Free API (OpenRouter)	No	No
Released	Aug 2025	Sep 2025
SWE-bench Verified	74.9%	69.6%