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  5. Qwen3.8 Max PrimevsSherlock Think Alpha
Updated Sep 2026

Qwen3.8 Max PrimevsSherlock Think Alpha

Qwen3.8 Max Prime is the newer model, released after Sherlock Think Alpha.

Qwen3.8 Max Prime and Sherlock Think Alpha compared across 2 shared prompts
SpecQwen3.8 Max PrimeSherlock Think Alpha
Input price$4/M tokens—
Output price$12/M tokens—
Context window1.0M tokens—
WeightsClosed—
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedSep 2026Nov 2025
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Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

Qwen3.8 Max Prime223 words
🍯 Golden Hour Noodles A sweet, savory, garlicky pasta that tastes like it took way more effort than it did. Ingredients (7) # Ingredient Amount 1 Spaghetti 8 oz (half a box) 2 Butter 3 tablespoons 3 Garlic, minced 4 cloves 4 Honey 2 tablespoons 5 Soy sauce 1 tablespoon 6 Red pepper flakes ½ teaspoon 7 Parmesan cheese…
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Sherlock Think Alpha144 words
Sherlock's Pantry Blitz Pasta A savory, garlicky tomato pasta that's ready in under 20 minutes—pure comfort from your cupboard! Ingredients (serves 2): 200g pasta (any shape) 2 tbsp olive oil 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes 2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper Instructions: Bring a pot of…
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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…

Qwen3.8 Max Prime473 words
Your 1-Month Foundation Plan A simple, progressive plan built on three pillars. Each week, you add one small layer. No perfection required—just consistency. 🏃 Pillar 1: Movement Why: Even modest activity reduces all-cause mortality risk and improves mood, sleep, and energy within days.
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Sherlock Think Alpha451 words
1-Month Plan for Better Health & Longevity As Sherlock, I've deduced the essentials for beginners: Diet, Exercise, and Sleep. These form the bedrock of vitality, backed by science on longevity (e.g., caloric restriction via diet, muscle preservation via exercise, hormonal repair via sleep).
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Our Verdict
Qwen3.8 Max Prime
Qwen3.8 Max Prime
Sherlock Think Alpha
Sherlock Think Alpha

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

Too close to call
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Qwen3.8 Max Prime
Input
$4.00
Output
$12.00
Sherlock Think Alpha
Input
—
Output
—
Where to run it

1 host

Qwen3.8 Max Prime1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Alibaba Cloud$4.00 in·$12.00 out·1M·99.9% up
Sherlock Think Alpha

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 25 Sep 2026.

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Qwen3.8 Max Prime is developed by Qwen while Sherlock Think Alpha is developed by OpenRouter. You can compare their actual outputs across 2 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Qwen3.8 Max Prime and Sherlock Think Alpha each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 2 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Qwen3.8 Max Prime and Sherlock Think Alpha 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.

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