Compare the listed model data for Qwen3 Coder Next by Qwen and Qwen3 Coder 480B 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 Coder Next: 128K tokens; Qwen3 Coder 480B: 128K tokens. The listed context-window values are equal. Qwen3 Coder Next is listed for coding; Qwen3 Coder 480B is listed for coding, reasoning, agentic workflows, long-context tasks. Shared catalog benchmark entries: HumanEval: Qwen3 Coder Next 94.1%; Qwen3 Coder 480B 95.8%; LiveCodeBench: Qwen3 Coder Next 74.8%; Qwen3 Coder 480B 75.3%; SWE-bench Verified: Qwen3 Coder Next 57.2%; Qwen3 Coder 480B 54.2%. 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 listed context windows are 128K tokens and 128K tokens; the larger is 1× the smaller.
On shared numeric benchmark entries, HumanEval: Qwen3 Coder Next − Qwen3 Coder 480B = -1.7 percentage points (94.1% vs 95.8%); LiveCodeBench: Qwen3 Coder Next − Qwen3 Coder 480B = -0.5 percentage points (74.8% vs 75.3%); SWE-bench Verified: Qwen3 Coder Next − Qwen3 Coder 480B = +3 percentage points (57.2% vs 54.2%).
A release-date gap cannot be calculated from the catalog values (Qwen3 Coder Next: 2025; Qwen3 Coder 480B: 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 $0.22 for Qwen3 Coder Next and $2.3 for Qwen3 Coder 480B. This excludes provider-specific discounts, caching, and other fees.
Choose Qwen3 Coder Next if…
Choose Qwen3 Coder Next when your task aligns with catalog-listed uses or strengths such as Frontier coding tasks requiring Qwen3 reasoning quality, Production software development assistance, Qwen3 generation coding model — combines Qwen3 intelligence with code specialization, Next-generation after Qwen2.5-Coder series.
Choose Qwen3 Coder 480B if…
Choose Qwen3 Coder 480B when your task aligns with catalog-listed uses or strengths such as Frontier-level software engineering AI, Production code generation requiring maximum quality, Most capable open coding model as of mid-2025 — rivals or exceeds GPT-4 on coding, 480B total knowledge at 35B inference cost.
Feature Comparison — Qwen3 Coder Next vs Qwen3 Coder 480B
Catalog specifications for Qwen3 Coder Next and Qwen3 Coder 480B
Specification
Qwen3 Coder Next
Qwen3 Coder 480B
Provider
Qwen
Qwen
Parameters
Varies by variant
480B total (35B active)
Context window
128K tokens
128K tokens
Maximum output
Not listed
Not listed
Catalog pricing
Apache 2.0 — free
Apache 2.0 — free
Listed input/output cost per 1M tokens
input $0.07, output $0.15 per 1M tokens
input $0.8, output $1.5 per 1M tokens
License
Apache 2.0
Apache 2.0
Coding support
Listed
Listed
Reasoning support
Not listed
Listed
Vision input
Not listed
Not listed
Multimodal
Not listed
Not listed
Open weights
Yes
Yes
Benchmark: HumanEval
94.1%
95.8%
Benchmark: LiveCodeBench
74.8%
75.3%
Benchmark: SWE-bench Verified
57.2%
54.2%
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 Coder Next and Qwen3 Coder 480B?
Qwen3 Coder Next: 128K tokens; Qwen3 Coder 480B: 128K tokens. The listed context-window values are equal. Qwen3 Coder Next is listed for coding; Qwen3 Coder 480B is listed for coding, reasoning, agentic workflows, long-context tasks. Shared catalog benchmark entries: HumanEval: Qwen3 Coder Next 94.1%; Qwen3 Coder 480B 95.8%; LiveCodeBench: Qwen3 Coder Next 74.8%; Qwen3 Coder 480B 75.3%; SWE-bench Verified: Qwen3 Coder Next 57.2%; Qwen3 Coder 480B 54.2%. 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 Coder Next and Qwen3 Coder 480B?
HumanEval: Qwen3 Coder Next 94.1%; Qwen3 Coder 480B 95.8%; LiveCodeBench: Qwen3 Coder Next 74.8%; Qwen3 Coder 480B 75.3%; SWE-bench Verified: Qwen3 Coder Next 57.2%; Qwen3 Coder 480B 54.2%. 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 Coder Next: 128K tokens; Qwen3 Coder 480B: 128K tokens. The listed context-window values are equal.
What are the listed costs per million tokens for Qwen3 Coder Next and Qwen3 Coder 480B?
Qwen3 Coder Next: input $0.07, output $0.15 per 1M tokens (Apache 2.0 — free). Qwen3 Coder 480B: input $0.8, output $1.5 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 Coder Next and Qwen3 Coder 480B?
The catalog lists Qwen3 Coder Next as 2025 and Qwen3 Coder 480B 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 Coder Next and Qwen3 Coder 480B?
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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