GPT-5.4 vs Qwen3.8-27B
Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.
OpenAI · Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team · Updated for 2026
Which is better?
GPT-5.4 outperforms in 3 benchmarks (DeepSWE 1.1, GPQA, Humanity's Last Exam), while Qwen3.8-27B is better at 3 benchmarks (OmniDocBench 1.5, OSWorld-Verified, SWE-Bench Pro). Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.
Based on current benchmark, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.
Choose GPT-5.4
- you want predictable pricing at $2.50/M input and $15.00/M output
Choose Qwen3.8-27B
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Aug 2026
- you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune
At a glance
The differences that matter most.
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
GPT-5.4 outperforms in 3 benchmarks (DeepSWE 1.1, GPQA, Humanity's Last Exam), while Qwen3.8-27B is better at 3 benchmarks (OmniDocBench 1.5, OSWorld-Verified, SWE-Bench Pro).
Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Playground indexes and blind preference scores
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Only GPT-5.4 specifies input context (1,000,000 tokens). Only GPT-5.4 specifies output context (128,000 tokens).
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Both GPT-5.4 and Qwen3.8-27B support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
GPT-5.4
Qwen3.8-27B
License
Usage and distribution terms
GPT-5.4 is licensed under a proprietary license, while Qwen3.8-27B uses Apache 2.0.
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
Proprietary
Closed source
Apache 2.0
Open weights
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
GPT-5.4 was released on 2026-03-05, while Qwen3.8-27B was released on 2026-08-14.
Qwen3.8-27B is 5 months newer than GPT-5.4.
Mar 5, 2026
5 months ago
Aug 14, 2026
1 weeks ago
5mo newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Outputs Comparison
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against GPT-5.4 and Qwen3.8-27B side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about GPT-5.4 vs Qwen3.8-27B.