Compare the listed model data for Qwen3 32B by Qwen and Qwen2.5 72B Instruct 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
Qwen3 32B: 128K tokens; Qwen2.5 72B Instruct: 128K tokens. The listed context-window values are equal. Qwen3 32B is listed for coding, reasoning, agentic workflows, long-context tasks; Qwen2.5 72B Instruct is listed for coding, agentic workflows, long-context tasks. Shared catalog benchmark entries: MMLU: Qwen3 32B 92.0%; Qwen2.5 72B Instruct 86.2%; HumanEval: Qwen3 32B 92.7%; Qwen2.5 72B Instruct 86.6%; MATH: Qwen3 32B 94.0%; Qwen2.5 72B Instruct 83.1%. 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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The first listed parameter quantities are 32B and 72B; the larger quantity is 2.25× the smaller. Total and active MoE parameters are not directly equivalent.
The catalog release dates are April 2025 and September 2024, about 7 months apart at the precision supplied.
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 32B and $1.8 for Qwen2.5 72B Instruct. This excludes provider-specific discounts, caching, and other fees.
Choose Qwen3 32B if…
Choose Qwen3 32B when your task aligns with catalog-listed uses or strengths such as Production coding assistants for enterprise software teams, Mathematical reasoning and data science, Complex document analysis and long-form reporting, Multilingual enterprise applications.
Choose Qwen2.5 72B Instruct if…
Choose Qwen2.5 72B Instruct when your task aligns with catalog-listed uses or strengths such as General chat and Q&A, Multilingual applications, Document analysis, Coding assistance.
Feature Comparison — Qwen3 32B vs Qwen2.5 72B Instruct
Catalog specifications for Qwen3 32B and Qwen2.5 72B Instruct
Specification
Qwen3 32B
Qwen2.5 72B Instruct
Provider
Qwen
Qwen
Parameters
32B
72B
Context window
128K tokens
128K tokens
Maximum output
Not listed
Not listed
Catalog pricing
Open source — free. Third-party API ~$0.14-0.30/MTok
Free via LITHOVEX
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
Apache 2.0
Qwen License
Coding support
Listed
Listed
Reasoning support
Listed
Not listed
Vision input
Not listed
Not listed
Multimodal
Not listed
Not listed
Open weights
Yes
Not listed
Benchmark: MMLU
92.0%
86.2%
Benchmark: HumanEval
92.7%
86.6%
Benchmark: MATH
94.0%
83.1%
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 32B and Qwen2.5 72B Instruct?
Qwen3 32B: 128K tokens; Qwen2.5 72B Instruct: 128K tokens. The listed context-window values are equal. Qwen3 32B is listed for coding, reasoning, agentic workflows, long-context tasks; Qwen2.5 72B Instruct is listed for coding, agentic workflows, long-context tasks. Shared catalog benchmark entries: MMLU: Qwen3 32B 92.0%; Qwen2.5 72B Instruct 86.2%; HumanEval: Qwen3 32B 92.7%; Qwen2.5 72B Instruct 86.6%; MATH: Qwen3 32B 94.0%; Qwen2.5 72B Instruct 83.1%. 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 32B and Qwen2.5 72B Instruct?
MMLU: Qwen3 32B 92.0%; Qwen2.5 72B Instruct 86.2%; HumanEval: Qwen3 32B 92.7%; Qwen2.5 72B Instruct 86.6%; MATH: Qwen3 32B 94.0%; Qwen2.5 72B Instruct 83.1%. 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?
Qwen3 32B: 128K tokens; Qwen2.5 72B Instruct: 128K tokens. The listed context-window values are equal.
What are the listed costs per million tokens for Qwen3 32B and Qwen2.5 72B Instruct?
Qwen3 32B: input $0.3, output $0.7 per 1M tokens (Open source — free. Third-party API ~$0.14-0.30/MTok). Qwen2.5 72B Instruct: input $0.6, output $1.2 per 1M tokens (Free via LITHOVEX). 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 32B and Qwen2.5 72B Instruct?
The catalog lists Qwen3 32B as April 2025 and Qwen2.5 72B Instruct as September 2024, about 7 months apart at the precision supplied.
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 32B and Qwen2.5 72B Instruct?
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