Compare the listed model data for Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B by Qwen and Qwen3 Next 80B Thinking 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 Next 80B-A3B: 128K tokens; Qwen3 Next 80B Thinking: 128K tokens. The listed context-window values are equal. Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B is listed for no specific capability flags; Qwen3 Next 80B Thinking is listed for reasoning. Shared catalog benchmark entries: MATH: Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B 95.0%; Qwen3 Next 80B Thinking 95.8%. 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, MATH: Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B − Qwen3 Next 80B Thinking = -0.8 percentage points (95.0% vs 95.8%).
The first listed parameter quantities are 80B total (3B active) and 80B total (3B active); the larger quantity is 1× the smaller. Total and active MoE parameters are not directly equivalent.
A release-date gap cannot be calculated from the catalog values (Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B: 2025; Qwen3 Next 80B Thinking: 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 $1.8 for Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B and $1.8 for Qwen3 Next 80B Thinking. This excludes provider-specific discounts, caching, and other fees.
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.
Choose Qwen3 Next 80B Thinking if…
Choose Qwen3 Next 80B Thinking when your task aligns with catalog-listed uses or strengths such as Reasoning at low inference cost, Complex analysis where throughput matters, Extended reasoning mode at 80B knowledge / 3B cost, Chain-of-thought at remarkable cost efficiency.
Feature Comparison — Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B vs Qwen3 Next 80B Thinking
Catalog specifications for Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B and Qwen3 Next 80B Thinking
Specification
Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B
Qwen3 Next 80B Thinking
Provider
Qwen
Qwen
Parameters
80B total (3B active)
80B total (3B 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 $0.6, output $1.2 per 1M tokens
input $0.6, output $1.2 per 1M tokens
License
Apache 2.0
Apache 2.0
Coding support
Not listed
Not listed
Reasoning support
Not listed
Listed
Vision input
Not listed
Not listed
Multimodal
Not listed
Not listed
Open weights
Yes
Yes
Benchmark: MATH
95.0%
95.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is different between Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B and Qwen3 Next 80B Thinking?
Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B: 128K tokens; Qwen3 Next 80B Thinking: 128K tokens. The listed context-window values are equal. Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B is listed for no specific capability flags; Qwen3 Next 80B Thinking is listed for reasoning. Shared catalog benchmark entries: MATH: Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B 95.0%; Qwen3 Next 80B Thinking 95.8%. 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 Next 80B-A3B and Qwen3 Next 80B Thinking?
MATH: Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B 95.0%; Qwen3 Next 80B Thinking 95.8%. 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 Next 80B-A3B: 128K tokens; Qwen3 Next 80B Thinking: 128K tokens. The listed context-window values are equal.
What are the listed costs per million tokens for Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B and Qwen3 Next 80B Thinking?
Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B: input $0.6, output $1.2 per 1M tokens (Apache 2.0 — free). Qwen3 Next 80B Thinking: 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 Next 80B-A3B and Qwen3 Next 80B Thinking?
The catalog lists Qwen3 Next 80B-A3B as 2025 and Qwen3 Next 80B Thinking 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 Next 80B-A3B and Qwen3 Next 80B Thinking?
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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