Key Takeaways
GPT-OSS-20b wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Faster response time
- Better at math
Qwen3 Max wins:
- Larger context window
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Supports tool calls
Price Advantage
GPT-OSS-20b
Benchmark Advantage
Qwen3 Max
Context Window
Qwen3 Max
Speed
GPT-OSS-20b
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | GPT-OSS-20b | Qwen3 Max | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.03 | $1.20 | GPT-OSS-20b |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.14 | $6.00 | GPT-OSS-20b |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | N/A | $0.24 | Qwen3 Max |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, GPT-OSS-20b is 98% cheaper overall.
GPT-OSS-20b Providers
DeepInfra $0.03 (Cheapest)
Parasail $0.04
Novita $0.04
NCompass $0.04
Clarifai $0.04
Qwen3 Max Providers
Alibaba $1.20 (Cheapest)
Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
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GPT-OSS-20b Wins
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Qwen3 Max Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | GPT-OSS-20b | Qwen3 Max | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 24.5 | 31.4 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 18.5 | 26.4 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 89.3 | 80.7 | |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 74.8 | 84.1 | |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 68.8 | 76.4 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 77.7 | 76.7 |
Qwen3 Max significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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GPT-OSS-20b
Other models
Context & Performance
Context Window
GPT-OSS-20b
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-20b | Qwen3 Max | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 321.8 tok/s | 26.9 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 0.45s | 1.92s |
GPT-OSS-20b responds 1095% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GPT-OSS-20b | 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-20b | Qwen3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Open Source |
| Author | OpenAI | Qwen |
| Released | Aug 2025 | Sep 2025 |
GPT-OSS-20b Modalities
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Qwen3 Max Modalities
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