Key Takeaways
GPT-OSS-120b wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Better at math
Qwen3 Max wins:
- Larger context window
- Supports tool calls
Price Advantage
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Benchmark Advantage
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Context Window
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Speed
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Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | GPT-OSS-120b | Qwen3 Max | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.04 | $1.20 | GPT-OSS-120b |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.19 | $6.00 | GPT-OSS-120b |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | N/A | $0.24 | Qwen3 Max |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, GPT-OSS-120b is 97% cheaper overall.
GPT-OSS-120b Providers
DeepInfra $0.04 (Cheapest)
SiliconFlow $0.05
Chutes $0.05
Novita $0.05
NCompass $0.05
Qwen3 Max Providers
Alibaba $1.20 (Cheapest)
Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
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Qwen3 Max Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | GPT-OSS-120b | Qwen3 Max | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 33.3 | 31.4 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 28.6 | 26.4 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 93.4 | 80.7 | |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 80.8 | 84.1 | |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 78.2 | 76.4 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 87.8 | 76.7 | |
Aider Real-world code editing | 41.8 | - | - |
GPT-OSS-120b shows stronger mathematical reasoning abilities.
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Context & Performance
Context Window
GPT-OSS-120b
131,072
tokens
Qwen3 Max
262,144
tokens
Max output: 32,768 tokens
Qwen3 Max has a 50% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | GPT-OSS-120b | Qwen3 Max | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 321.1 tok/s | 26.9 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 0.49s | 1.92s |
GPT-OSS-120b responds 1092% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GPT-OSS-120b | Qwen3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | GPT-OSS-120b | Qwen3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Open Source |
| Author | OpenAI | Qwen |
| Released | Aug 2025 | Sep 2025 |
GPT-OSS-120b Modalities
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