Qwen3-VL 235B-A22B vs Step 5 Preview (Tencent)
Step 5 Preview (Tencent) is cheaper on output tokens, while Step 5 Preview (Tencent) offers a larger context window. Choose Qwen3-VL 235B-A22B or Step 5 Preview (Tencent) based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Qwen3-VL 235B-A22B | Step 5 Preview (Tencent) |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba | Eden AI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.70 | $1.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $2.80 | $2.70 |
| Context window | 131K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Apr 2025 | Sep 2026 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1400 | — |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | 1207 | — |
FAQ
Is Qwen3-VL 235B-A22B or Step 5 Preview (Tencent) cheaper?
Step 5 Preview (Tencent) is cheaper on output tokens ($2.70 vs $2.80 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Qwen3-VL 235B-A22B or Step 5 Preview (Tencent)?
Step 5 Preview (Tencent) 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.