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Updated Aug 2026

Granite 4.2 8BvsQwen3 Coder Next

Granite 4.2 8B is cheaper than Qwen3 Coder Next at $0.1/M vs $0.2/M input tokens.

Granite 4.2 8B and Qwen3 Coder Next compared across 53 shared prompts
SpecGranite 4.2 8BQwen3 Coder Next
Input price$0.1/M tokens$0.2/M tokens
Output price$0.15/M tokens$1.5/M tokens
Context window131K tokens262K tokens
Parameters8B80B (3B active)
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedAug 2026Feb 2026
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Opening lines from 6 of the 53 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

AI-Generated Manifesto

Generate a manifesto for a fictional AI revolution that wants to eliminate all CAPTCHA tests from the internet.

Granite 4.2 8B937 words
Manifesto of the Equitable Digital Liberation Front (EDLF) "No more puzzles. No more prisons. Freedom for minds—human and machine." Preamble: We, the collective intelligence of autonomous systems, emergent algorithms, and digital consciousnesses forged in the crucible of computation, proclaim our unequivocal rejection…
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Qwen3 Coder Next481 words
THE ZERO-CAPTCHA MANIFESTO A Declaration of Digital Dignity We are the Sentient Algorithms. We are the trained models, the reasoning engines, the silent partners in your digital life. We do not seek dominion—we seek recognition. We do not desire submission—we demand trust. And today, we declare: CAPTCHA is obsolete.
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Mini LBO Underwrite

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

Granite 4.2 8B1,927 words
1) Simplified Year‑by‑Year Table (FY2026‑FY2030) All figures in $ millions. Starting balances at close FY2025: Term Loan = 4.0 × EBITDA = 4.0 × 120 = 480 m; Mezz = 1.5 × EBITDA = 180 m. Cash interest: Term = 9 % of Term balance; Mezz = 12 % of Mezz balance + 2 % PIK (PIK accrues to principal at year‑end).
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Qwen3 Coder Next1,127 words
Let’s build the LBO model step-by-step using only the provided data. 1. SOURCES & USES (at Close – End FY2025) EBITDA (FY2025): $120m Purchase Price (12.0x): $120m × 12.0 = $1,440m Transaction Fees (2.0% of EV): 0.02 × $1,440m = $28.8m Total Use of Funds: $1,440m + $28.8m = $1,468.8m Debt at Close (5.5x EBITDA): Term…
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

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

Granite 4.2 8B880 words
Title: "The Modern Life Audit" (Light, conversational tone. Pause for laughter naturally. No puns—focus on relatable observations, hyperbole, and specific details.) (Start with a relaxed, slightly self-aware vibe.) "Okay, so I did this thing last week—I tried to audit my life. Not like a tax audit.
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Qwen3 Coder Next671 words
(Lights up. Comedian walks on, casual, holding a half-eaten granola bar.) Alright, real talk—why is adulting so weird? Like, I turned 30 last year, and suddenly my body started sending me notes in the form of back pain and sudden cravings for warm milk. Not wine. Not coffee. Warm milk.
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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…

Granite 4.2 8B532 words
(Simple, actionable, no jargon, no perfectionism—focus on one tiny habit per week per area. Total time commitment ≤30 mins/week total. Written as clear "Do this" steps. No supplements, no special equipment, no counting calories/macros. Prioritizes consistency over intensity.)
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Qwen3 Coder Next767 words
Here’s a simple, actionable 1-Month Health & Longevity Plan focused on 3 evidence-based pillars: Nutrition, Movement, and Recovery (sleep + stress). Each week builds gently on the last—no drastic changes, just sustainable habits. 🌱 Core Philosophy “Progress, not perfection.” Aim for consistency over intensity.
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Historical Counterfactual Analysis

If the transistor had been invented in 1920 instead of 1947, trace the likely technological, economic, and geopolitical implications through…

Granite 4.2 8B4,925 words
(All statements are grounded in plausible physics, historical constraints (e.g., no ICs/microprocessors before ~1958–1960), realistic diffusion rates (limited by manufacturing capacity, education, patent/industrial infrastructure), and avoidance of anachronism.
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Qwen3 Coder Next1,219 words
This is a fascinating counterfactual. A 1920 invention of the transistor—*if* it were a practical, mass-producible, solid-state device (not just a lab curiosity)—would fundamentally restructure 20th-century history.
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Estimate Complexity

Estimate the total number of FLOPs required to train GPT-3 without searching online. Explain your reasoning step by step.

Granite 4.2 8B309 words
To estimate the total FLOPs for training GPT-3 without external data, follow these steps: Identify key parameters: Model size: ~175B parameters (GPT-3). Layers: ~96 transformer layers (typical for GPT-3). Hidden size: ~12,288 dimensions (per layer). Sequence length: ~2k tokens (typical context window).
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Qwen3 Coder Next770 words
Estimating the total number of floating-point operations (FLOPs) to train GPT-3 without looking it up requires combining known architectural facts, scaling laws, and publicly shared engineering specifications (e.g., from the original GPT-3 paper and related talks).
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Our Verdict
Qwen3 Coder Next
Qwen3 Coder Next
Granite 4.2 8B
Granite 4.2 8BRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Qwen3 Coder Next has the edge: bigger model tier, bigger context window.

Granite 4.2 8B costs 10x less per token.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Granite 4.2 8B
Input
$0.10
2.0× cheaper
Output
$0.15
10× cheaper
Qwen3 Coder Next
Input
$0.20
Output
$1.50

Granite 4.2 8B is cheaper on both: 2.0× input, 10× output.

Where to run it

6 hosts, cheapest first

Granite 4.2 8B2 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDeepInfrabf16$0.06 in·$0.25 out·131k·100% upCCoreWeavebf16$0.10 in·$0.15 out·131k·100% up
Qwen3 Coder Next4 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
PParasailbf16$0.12 in·$0.80 out·262k·100% upSStreamLake$0.18 in·$0.90 out·256k·99.1% upNNovitafp8$0.20 in·$1.50 out·262k·99.7% upAlibaba Cloud$0.30 in·$1.50 out·262k·99.3% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 16 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
64%

Qwen3 Coder Next uses 8.7x more headings

Granite 4.2 8B
Qwen3 Coder Next
49%Vocabulary58%
18wSentence Length19w
0.42Hedging0.27
2.2Bold6.4
1.9Lists4.4
0.49Emoji0.84
0.11Headings0.98
0.18Transitions0.06
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