Key Takeaways
GPT-4o-mini wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Faster response time
- Supports vision
Qwen3 Max wins:
- Larger context window
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Better at math
Price Advantage
GPT-4o-mini
Benchmark Advantage
Qwen3 Max
Context Window
Qwen3 Max
Speed
GPT-4o-mini
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | GPT-4o-mini | Qwen3 Max | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.15 | $1.20 | GPT-4o-mini |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.60 | $6.00 | GPT-4o-mini |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $0.07 | $0.24 | GPT-4o-mini |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, GPT-4o-mini is 89% cheaper overall.
GPT-4o-mini Providers
OpenAI $0.15 (Cheapest)
Vercel $0.15 (Cheapest)
Azure $0.15 (Cheapest)
Qwen3 Max Providers
Alibaba $1.20 (Cheapest)
Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
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GPT-4o-mini Wins
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Qwen3 Max Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | GPT-4o-mini | Qwen3 Max | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 12.6 | 31.4 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | - | 26.4 | - |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 14.7 | 80.7 | |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 64.8 | 84.1 | |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 42.6 | 76.4 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 23.4 | 76.7 | |
Aider Real-world code editing | 55.6 | - | - |
AIME Competition math | 11.7 | - | - |
Qwen3 Max significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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GPT-4o-mini
Other models
Context & Performance
Context Window
GPT-4o-mini
128,000
tokens
Max output: 16,384 tokens
Qwen3 Max
262,144
tokens
Max output: 32,768 tokens
Qwen3 Max has a 51% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | GPT-4o-mini | Qwen3 Max | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 54.2 tok/s | 32.7 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 0.45s | 1.75s |
GPT-4o-mini responds 66% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GPT-4o-mini | Qwen3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | GPT-4o-mini | Qwen3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Open Source |
| Author | OpenAI | Qwen |
| Released | Jul 2024 | Sep 2025 |
GPT-4o-mini Modalities
Input
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Output
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Qwen3 Max Modalities
Input
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Output
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