Key Takeaways
GPT-5 Mini wins:
- Larger context window
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Better at math
- Has reasoning mode
Qwen3.5-35B-A3B wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Faster response time
Price Advantage
Qwen3.5-35B-A3B
Benchmark Advantage
GPT-5 Mini
Context Window
GPT-5 Mini
Speed
Qwen3.5-35B-A3B
Pricing Comparison
Benchmark Comparison
Context & Performance
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GPT-5 Mini | Qwen3.5-35B-A3B |
|---|---|---|
Vision (Image Input) | ||
Tool/Function Calls | ||
Reasoning Mode | ||
Audio Input | ||
Audio Output | ||
PDF Input | ||
Prompt Caching | ||
Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | GPT-5 Mini | Qwen3.5-35B-A3B |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Open Source |
| Author | OpenAI | Qwen |
| Released | Aug 2025 | Feb 2026 |
GPT-5 Mini Modalities
Input
textimagefile
Output
text
Qwen3.5-35B-A3B Modalities
Input
textimagevideo
Output
text