Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B vs GPT-5

Compare Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B by Qwen against GPT-5 by OpenAI, context windows of 262K vs 400K, tested across 46 shared challenges. Updated February 2026.

FAQ

What is the difference between Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B and GPT-5?

Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B is developed by Qwen while GPT-5 is developed by OpenAI. Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B has a 262K token context window vs GPT-5's 400K. You can compare their actual outputs across 46 challenges on RIVAL to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B or GPT-5?

It depends on your use case. Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B and GPT-5 each have strengths in different areas. RIVAL lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 46 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B cost compared to GPT-5?

Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B costs $0.6/M input tokens and GPT-5 costs $1.25/M input tokens. Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B is $0.65/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 Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B and GPT-5 on RIVAL?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Qwen: Qwen3.5 397B A17B and GPT-5 across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output, and Pro users can create custom challenges to test both models with their own prompts.