Compare the listed model data for Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE) by Qwen and Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B by Qwen. Benchmark and pricing records are not a controlled test and may change.
Data last updated: 2026-10-16. Verify current model details with each provider.
What the listed data says
LITHOVEX lists Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE) at a large context window and Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B at 128K tokens. Check provider documentation for current specifications. Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE) is listed for no specific capability flags; Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B is listed for no specific capability flags. Shared catalog benchmark entries: MMLU: Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE) 91.2%; Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B 92.9%; MATH: Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE) 93.1%; Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B 95.0%; LiveCodeBench: Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE) 63.0%; Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B 68.5%. These records are reference data, not a controlled head-to-head test; verify current pricing and specifications with each provider.
Catalog source links
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A context-window ratio cannot be calculated from the catalog values (a large context window for Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE); 128K tokens for Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B).
On shared numeric benchmark entries, MMLU: Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE) − Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B = -1.7 percentage points (91.2% vs 92.9%); MATH: Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE) − Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B = -1.9 percentage points (93.1% vs 95.0%); LiveCodeBench: Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE) − Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B = -5.5 percentage points (63.0% vs 68.5%).
A release-date gap cannot be calculated from the catalog values (Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE): not listed; Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B: 2025).
Cost example: 1M input and 1M output tokens
Using only the catalog's listed per-million-token rates, 1M input plus 1M output tokens costs about $1 for Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE) and $1.8 for Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B. This excludes provider-specific discounts, caching, and other fees.
Choose Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE) if…
The catalog has no specific task strengths recorded for Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE); verify its current documentation and test it on your own task before choosing.
Choose Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B if…
Choose Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B when your task aligns with catalog-listed uses or strengths such as High-quality production AI at low inference cost, Speed-sensitive enterprise applications, 80B knowledge at 3B inference cost — excellent efficiency ratio, Qwen3 quality at near-3B speed.
Feature Comparison — Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE) vs Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B
Catalog specifications for Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE) and Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B
Specification
Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE)
Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B
Provider
Qwen
Qwen
Parameters
Not listed
80B total (3B active)
Context window
Not listed
128K tokens
Maximum output
Not listed
Not listed
Catalog pricing
Not listed in the LITHOVEX catalog
Apache 2.0 — free
Listed input/output cost per 1M tokens
input $0.3, output $0.7 per 1M tokens
input $0.6, output $1.2 per 1M tokens
License
Not listed
Apache 2.0
Coding support
Not listed
Not listed
Reasoning support
Not listed
Not listed
Vision input
Not listed
Not listed
Multimodal
Not listed
Not listed
Open weights
Not listed
Yes
Benchmark: MMLU
91.2%
92.9%
Benchmark: MATH
93.1%
95.0%
Benchmark: LiveCodeBench
63.0%
68.5%
Figures are transcribed from LITHOVEX model records. Benchmark versions and evaluation setups may differ; pricing and specifications can change. Check each provider's current documentation before making a decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is different between Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE) and Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B?
LITHOVEX lists Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE) at a large context window and Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B at 128K tokens. Check provider documentation for current specifications. Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE) is listed for no specific capability flags; Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B is listed for no specific capability flags. Shared catalog benchmark entries: MMLU: Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE) 91.2%; Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B 92.9%; MATH: Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE) 93.1%; Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B 95.0%; LiveCodeBench: Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE) 63.0%; Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B 68.5%. These records are reference data, not a controlled head-to-head test; verify current pricing and specifications with each provider.
What benchmark values are listed for Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE) and Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B?
MMLU: Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE) 91.2%; Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B 92.9%; MATH: Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE) 93.1%; Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B 95.0%; LiveCodeBench: Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE) 63.0%; Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B 68.5%. The catalog values may use different versions and evaluation setups, so they are reference points rather than a controlled head-to-head result.
Which model has the larger listed context window?
LITHOVEX lists Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE) at a large context window and Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B at 128K tokens. Check provider documentation for current specifications.
What are the listed costs per million tokens for Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE) and Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B?
Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE): input $0.3, output $0.7 per 1M tokens (Not listed in the LITHOVEX catalog). Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B: input $0.6, output $1.2 per 1M tokens (Apache 2.0 — free). Where separate numeric input and output rates are available, the worked example uses 1M input plus 1M output tokens. Confirm current terms with each provider.
How far apart are the listed release dates for Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE) and Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B?
The catalog lists Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE) as no release date and Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B as 2025; a release-date gap cannot be calculated from both records.
When was the comparison data last updated?
The model catalog records 2026-10-16 as its data update date. Provider specifications and prices may have changed since then.
How should I choose between Qwen3 30B-A3B (MoE) and Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B?
Compare the listed specifications and capabilities, review the benchmark notes, then test both with the same representative prompt for your task. This page does not claim a universal winner.
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