Key Takeaways
Qwen3 Coder Next wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
Step 3.5 Flash wins:
- No clear advantages in compared metrics
Price Advantage
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Benchmark Advantage
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Context Window
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Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | Qwen3 Coder Next | Step 3.5 Flash | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.07 | $0.10 | Qwen3 Coder Next |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.30 | $0.30 | Tie |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $35000.00 | $20000.00 | Step 3.5 Flash |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, Qwen3 Coder Next is 15% cheaper overall.
Qwen3 Coder Next Providers
Chutes $0.07 (Cheapest)
Parasail $0.15
Novita $0.20
Together $0.50
Step 3.5 Flash Providers
No provider data available
Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | Qwen3 Coder Next | Step 3.5 Flash | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 28.1 | - | - |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 22.9 | - | - |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 73.7 | - | - |
Qwen3 Coder Next significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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Context & Performance
Context Window
Qwen3 Coder Next
262,144
tokens
Max output: 65,536 tokens
Step 3.5 Flash
256,000
tokens
Max output: 256,000 tokens
Qwen3 Coder Next has a 2% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | Qwen3 Coder Next | Step 3.5 Flash | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 124.2 tok/s | N/A | |
| Time to First Token | 0.83s | N/A |
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Qwen3 Coder Next | Step 3.5 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | Qwen3 Coder Next | Step 3.5 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Author | Qwen | Stepfun-ai |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Jan 2026 |
Qwen3 Coder Next Modalities
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