Qwen3 235B-A22B vs Step 5 Preview
Step 5 Preview is cheaper on output tokens, while Step 5 Preview offers a larger context window. Choose Qwen3 235B-A22B or Step 5 Preview based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Qwen3 235B-A22B | Step 5 Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba | StepFun |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.70 | $1.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $2.80 | $2.70 |
| Context window | 131K | 1M |
| Parameters | 235B | — |
| Open weights | Yes | — |
| Released | Apr 2025 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1415 | 1440 |
| GPQA Diamond score | 80.0 | — |
| FrontierMath score | 8.5 | — |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 144 | — |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | — | 1564 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | — | 1267 |
FAQ
Is Qwen3 235B-A22B or Step 5 Preview cheaper?
Step 5 Preview is cheaper on output tokens ($2.70 vs $2.80 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Qwen3 235B-A22B or Step 5 Preview?
Step 5 Preview has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.