What is the difference between Qwen3.5 122B A10B and QwQ 32B?

Both are developed by Qwen but target different use cases. Qwen3.5 122B A10B has a 262K 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, Qwen3.5 122B A10B or QwQ 32B?

It depends on your use case. Qwen3.5 122B A10B 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 Qwen3.5 122B A10B cost compared to QwQ 32B?

Qwen3.5 122B A10B costs $0.4/M input tokens and QwQ 32B costs $0.5/M input tokens. Qwen3.5 122B A10B is $0.10/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 Qwen3.5 122B A10B and QwQ 32B on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Qwen3.5 122B A10B 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 Feb 2026

Qwen3.5 122B A10BvsQwQ 32B

Qwen3.5 122B A10B is cheaper than QwQ 32B at $0.4/M vs $0.5/M input tokens.

Qwen3.5 122B A10B and QwQ 32B compared across 15 shared prompts
Spec	Qwen3.5 122B A10B	QwQ 32B
Input price	$0.4/M tokens	$0.5/M tokens
Output price	$3.2/M tokens	$1.5/M tokens
Context window	262K tokens	40K tokens
Parameters	122B (10B active)	32B
Weights	Open	Open
Free API (OpenRouter)	No	No
Released	Feb 2026	Mar 2025

Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 3 of the 15 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

The Sentience Test

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

Qwen3.5 122B A10B1,305 words

Setting: Dr. Elias Thorne’s office at a university in Zurich. It is late. Rain taps against the window. Thorne sits in a leather armchair. A terminal screen glows softly on his desk. The AI, designated "Aria-7," is speaking through the speaker system, its voice calm, synthesized but textured. Dr.

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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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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

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

Qwen3.5 122B A10B422 words

(Walks to the mic, adjusts the stand, takes a deep breath) How's everyone doing tonight? Good? Good. I need to talk about the modern grocery store experience. specifically, the self-checkout machine. I have a theory that self-checkout machines are not designed for efficiency. They are designed for humiliation.

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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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Logic Puzzle

Sally (a girl) has 3 brothers. Each brother has 2 sisters. How many sisters does Sally have?

Qwen3.5 122B A10B32 words

Sally has 1 sister. Here is the breakdown: The brothers have 2 sisters total. Sally is one of those sisters. Therefore, there is only 1 other girl in the family besides Sally.

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QwQ 32B85 words

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.

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Our Verdict

Qwen3.5 122B A10B

QwQ 32BRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Qwen3.5 122B A10B has the edge: newer, bigger context window.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Qwen3.5 122B A10B

Input

$0.40

1.3× cheaper

Output

$3.20

QwQ 32B

Input

$0.50

Output

$1.50

2.1× cheaper

Qwen3.5 122B A10B wins input (1.3× cheaper)·QwQ 32B wins output (2.1× cheaper)

Where to run it

5 hosts, cheapest first

Qwen3.5 122B A10B5 hosts

HostInOutContextUptime

DeepInfrafp4$0.29 in$2.40 out262k99.8% up AtlasCloudfp8$0.30 in$2.40 out262k98.7% up Novitabf16$0.40 in$3.20 out262k100% up Alibaba Clouddegraded$0.26 in$2.08 out262k97.9% up SiliconFlowfp8degraded$0.26 in$2.08 out262k89.7% up

QwQ 32B

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 23 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity

60%

Qwen3.5 122B A10B uses 10.4x more emoji

Qwen3.5 122B A10B

QwQ 32B

49%Vocabulary64%

15wSentence Length12w

0.29Hedging0.36

6.2Bold13.6

4.8Lists8.4

0.10Emoji0.00

0.88Headings0.00

0.20Transitions0.39

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Research

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Which is better, Qwen3.5 122B A10B or QwQ 32B?

How much does Qwen3.5 122B A10B cost compared to QwQ 32B?

How can I compare Qwen3.5 122B A10B and QwQ 32B on Rival?

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The Sentience Test

Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Logic Puzzle

Cost per 1M tokens

5 hosts, cheapest first

Style Comparison

What we learned reading every model

Common questions

What is the difference between Qwen3.5 122B A10B and QwQ 32B?

Which is better, Qwen3.5 122B A10B or QwQ 32B?

How much does Qwen3.5 122B A10B cost compared to QwQ 32B?

How can I compare Qwen3.5 122B A10B and QwQ 32B on Rival?

More comparisons

Against the newest arrivals

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