Qwen3.6 35B-A3B vs DeepSeek-R1-0528
Qwen3.6 35B-A3B is cheaper on output tokens, while Qwen3.6 35B-A3B offers a larger context window. Choose Qwen3.6 35B-A3B or DeepSeek-R1-0528 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Qwen3.6 35B-A3B | DeepSeek-R1-0528 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba | Azure |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.38 | $1.35 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $2.25 | $5.40 |
| Context window | 262K | 164K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Apr 2026 | May 2025 |
| GPQA Diamond score | 84.8 | — |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 144 | — |
FAQ
Is Qwen3.6 35B-A3B or DeepSeek-R1-0528 cheaper?
Qwen3.6 35B-A3B is cheaper on output tokens ($2.25 vs $5.40 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Qwen3.6 35B-A3B or DeepSeek-R1-0528?
Qwen3.6 35B-A3B has the larger context window (262K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.