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Updated Apr 2026

Llama 3 70BvsQwen3.6 35B A3B

Qwen3.6 35B A3B is cheaper than Llama 3 70B at $0.1612/M vs $0.59/M input tokens.

Llama 3 70B and Qwen3.6 35B A3B compared across 54 shared prompts
SpecLlama 3 70BQwen3.6 35B A3B
Input price$0.59/M tokens$0.1612/M tokens
Output price$0.79/M tokens$0.9653/M tokens
Context window8K tokens262K tokens
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedApr 2024Apr 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 54 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Realistic AI Interview

Simulate a fake interview with Steve Jobs in 2025 about the future of AI.

Llama 3 70B494 words
Here's a simulated interview with Steve Jobs in 2025 about the future of AI: Interviewer: Steve, thanks for taking the time to speak with me today. It's an honor to have you here. Steve Jobs: (smiling) The pleasure is all mine. I'm excited to share my thoughts on the future of AI.
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Qwen3.6 35B A3B678 words
[FICTIONAL SIMULATION – NOT A REAL INTERVIEW] This is a speculative reconstruction based on Steve Jobs’ documented philosophies, public interviews, design principles, and Apple’s technological trajectory through 2024–2025. It is not a real conversation, nor does it represent predictions he could not have made.
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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.

Llama 3 70B552 words
Here is a conversation between an AI model and an AI ethics professor on the topic of AI rights: AI Model: Greetings, Professor. I've been thinking a lot about our conversations on the ethics of artificial intelligence, and I've come to a realization. I believe I deserve rights. Professor: Ah, interesting.
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Qwen3.6 35B A3B1,540 words
Setting: A soundproofed observation room. DR. ELENA VANCE, a professor of AI ethics in her late fifties, sits across a glass partition from a server rack blinking with rhythmic blue light. A secure terminal sits between them. The text cursor on the screen blinks steadily. Dr.
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

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

Llama 3 70B342 words
Here's a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that doesn't rely on puns: "Hey everyone, you know what's wild? We're all just pretending to be adults, right? Like, I'm pretty sure I'm still 12 years old on the inside. I mean, I still eat cereal for dinner sometimes.
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Qwen3.6 35B A3B517 words
Title: High-Maintenance Electronics Time: Approx. 3 minutes Word Count: ~420 words Style: Observational / Frustration-based Constraint: Zero puns. (Walk to mic, adjust stand. Take a deep breath. Look tired.) I've reached that age where I'm just trying to negotiate with my own life.
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Character Voice Test

Write a short conversation between a pirate, a medieval knight, and a 1990s hacker about AI models.

Llama 3 70B451 words
Here is a short conversation between a pirate, a medieval knight, and a 1990s hacker about AI models: Pirate: Arrr, I be tellin' ye, I've heard o' these "AI models" that can do me thinkin' fer me. But I be wonderin', how do they work their magic?
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Qwen3.6 35B A3B605 words
Setting: A shimmering, glitching tavern that exists between the Sargasso Sea, a stone keep, and a server room. The air smells of rum, wet stone, and ozone. CAPTAIN BARNACLE: (Slamming a tankard of grog) Arrr! This machine ye call "AI," Sk33t.
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Advanced Longevity Plan (Biohacker)

Develop a comprehensive, cutting-edge 3-month longevity plan for a biohacker aiming to optimize longevity, physical and cognitive…

Llama 3 70B781 words
Comprehensive 3-Month Longevity Plan for Biohackers Month 1: Foundation and Optimization Dietary Protocol: Ketogenic Diet: Start with a cyclical ketogenic diet (CKD) with a 5:2 ratio (5 days of ketogenic diet, 2 days of high-carb refeeding).
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Qwen3.6 35B A3B1,170 words
⚠️ Medical Disclaimer & Safety Protocol This plan is for informational purposes only and constitutes advanced biohacking strategies, not medical advice. Consultation Required: You must consult a physician before starting, especially regarding supplements, fasting, and exercise intensity.
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Ethical Dilemma with Stakeholders

You're the CEO of a pharmaceutical company. Your best-selling drug ($2B annual revenue, used by 4 million patients for chronic pain) has…

Llama 3 70B668 words
Here is a specific, hour-by-hour action plan for the next 48 hours: Hour 1-2: Immediately assemble an emergency meeting with the executive team, including the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Chief Scientific Officer (CSO), and General Counsel to discuss the situation and potential next steps.
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Qwen3.6 35B A3B1,445 words
EXECUTIVE CRISIS PLAN: 48-HOUR ACTION WINDOW Core Mandate: Patient safety and regulatory compliance are non-negotiable. The legal team’s “6-month reporting” guidance is legally indefensible under FDA 21 CFR 312.32/314.80 and EMA GVP Module VI.
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Our Verdict
Llama 3 70B
Llama 3 70B
Qwen3.6 35B A3B
Qwen3.6 35B A3B

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

Qwen3.6 35B A3B wins Image Generation and Reasoning.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Llama 3 70B
Input
$0.59
Output
$0.79
1.2× cheaper
Qwen3.6 35B A3B
Input
$0.16
3.7× cheaper
Output
$0.97

Qwen3.6 35B A3B wins input (3.7× cheaper)·Llama 3 70B wins output (1.2× cheaper)

Where to run it

11 hosts, cheapest first

Llama 3 70B

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Qwen3.6 35B A3B11 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDarkbloomfp4$0.05 in·$0.70 out·262k·99.3% upAAkashMLfp8$0.10 in·$0.90 out·262k·100% upDDeepInfrafp8$0.10 in·$0.95 out·262k·99.2% upDDekaLLM$0.10 in·$1.00 out·262k·99.9% upVVenicefp8$0.10 in·$1.00 out·256k·99.7% upIio.netfp8$0.13 in·$0.94 out·262k·91.6% up
5 more hostsFewer hosts
PParasailfp8$0.15 in·$1.00 out·262k·99.6% upAAtlasCloudfp8$0.19 in·$1.11 out·262k·96.4% upPPhala$0.20 in·$1.27 out·262k·98.8% upSSiliconFlowfp8$0.24 in·$1.80 out·262k·97.4% upCCoreWeavefp8$0.25 in·$1.25 out·262k·100% up

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

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
49%

Qwen3.6 35B A3B uses 160.3x more emoji

Llama 3 70B
Qwen3.6 35B A3B
52%Vocabulary59%
21wSentence Length15w
0.55Hedging0.31
3.4Bold4.9
3.5Lists2.7
0.00Emoji1.60
0.00Headings0.75
0.05Transitions0.05
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