Qwen2.5 7B Instruct vs Qwen3 8B
Both have similar output pricing. Choose Qwen2.5 7B Instruct or Qwen3 8B based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Qwen2.5 7B Instruct | Qwen3 8B |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba | Alibaba |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.18 | $0.18 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.70 | $0.70 |
| Context window | 131K | 131K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Apr 2025 |
| GPQA Diamond score | 35.5 | 56.8 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | — | 136 |
FAQ
Is Qwen2.5 7B Instruct or Qwen3 8B cheaper?
Qwen2.5 7B Instruct and Qwen3 8B have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Qwen2.5 7B Instruct or Qwen3 8B?
Both models offer a similar context window.
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.