Qwen3.5 9B Base vs Llama 3.1 70B
Llama 3.1 70B is cheaper on output tokens, while Llama 3.1 70B offers a larger context window. Choose Qwen3.5 9B Base or Llama 3.1 70B based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Qwen3.5 9B Base | Llama 3.1 70B |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Thinking Machines | Weights & Biases |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $0.80 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.81 | $0.80 |
| Context window | 66K | 128K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Jul 2024 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | — | 126 |
FAQ
Is Qwen3.5 9B Base or Llama 3.1 70B cheaper?
Llama 3.1 70B is cheaper on output tokens ($0.80 vs $0.81 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Qwen3.5 9B Base or Llama 3.1 70B?
Llama 3.1 70B has the larger context window (128K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.