Key Takeaways
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Faster response time
- Better at math
- Has reasoning mode
Qwen3.5 397B A17B wins:
- Larger context window
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Supports vision
Price Advantage
Nemotron Nano 9B V2
Benchmark Advantage
Qwen3.5 397B A17B
Context Window
Qwen3.5 397B A17B
Speed
Nemotron Nano 9B V2
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 | Qwen3.5 397B A17B | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.04 | $0.39 | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.16 | $0.90 | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $0.10 | $0.45 | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, Nemotron Nano 9B V2 is 86% cheaper overall.
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 Providers
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Qwen3.5 397B A17B Providers
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Benchmark Comparison
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Nemotron Nano 9B V2 Wins
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Qwen3.5 397B A17B Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 | Qwen3.5 397B A17B | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 13.2 | 40.1 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 7.5 | 37.4 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 62.3 | - | - |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 73.9 | - | - |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 55.7 | 86.1 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 70.1 | - | - |
Qwen3.5 397B A17B significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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Nemotron Nano 9B V2
Other models
Context & Performance
Context Window
Nemotron Nano 9B V2
131,072
tokens
Qwen3.5 397B A17B
262,144
tokens
Qwen3.5 397B A17B has a 50% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 | Qwen3.5 397B A17B | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 137.2 tok/s | 55.5 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 0.53s | 1.55s |
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 responds 147% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 | Qwen3.5 397B A17B |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 | Qwen3.5 397B A17B |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Open Source |
| Author | Nvidia | Qwen |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Feb 2026 |
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 Modalities
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Qwen3.5 397B A17B Modalities
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