Model Comparison

GPT OSS 120B vs QwQ-32B-Preview

GPT OSS 120B significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. QwQ-32B-Preview is 1.1x cheaper per token.

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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

1 benchmarks

GPT OSS 120B outperforms in 1 benchmarks (GPQA), while QwQ-32B-Preview is better at 0 benchmarks.

GPT OSS 120B significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

QwQ-32B-Preview costs less

For input processing, GPT OSS 120B ($0.09/1M tokens) is 1.7x cheaper than QwQ-32B-Preview ($0.15/1M tokens).

For output processing, GPT OSS 120B ($0.45/1M tokens) is 2.3x more expensive than QwQ-32B-Preview ($0.20/1M tokens).

In conclusion, GPT OSS 120B is more expensive than QwQ-32B-Preview.*

* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens

Lowest available price from all providers

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GPT OSS 120B

Input tokens$0.09

Output tokens$0.45

Best providerDeepinfra

QwQ-32B-Preview

Input tokens$0.15

Output tokens$0.20

Best providerDeepinfra

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Model Size

Parameter count comparison

84.3B diff

GPT OSS 120B has 84.3B more parameters than QwQ-32B-Preview, making it 259.4% larger.

GPT OSS 120B

116.8Bparameters

QwQ-32B-Preview

32.5Bparameters

116.8B

GPT OSS 120B

32.5B

QwQ-32B-Preview

Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

GPT OSS 120B accepts 131,072 input tokens compared to QwQ-32B-Preview's 32,768 tokens. GPT OSS 120B can generate longer responses up to 131,072 tokens, while QwQ-32B-Preview is limited to 32,768 tokens.

GPT OSS 120B

Input131,072 tokens

Output131,072 tokens

QwQ-32B-Preview

Input32,768 tokens

Output32,768 tokens

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License

Usage and distribution terms

Both models are licensed under Apache 2.0.

Both models share the same licensing terms, providing consistent usage rights.

GPT OSS 120B

Apache 2.0

Open weights

QwQ-32B-Preview

Apache 2.0

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

GPT OSS 120B was released on 2025-08-05, while QwQ-32B-Preview was released on 2024-11-28.

GPT OSS 120B is 8 months newer than QwQ-32B-Preview.

GPT OSS 120B

Aug 5, 2025

9 months ago

8mo newer

QwQ-32B-Preview

Nov 28, 2024

1.5 years ago

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

QwQ-32B-Preview has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2024-11-28, while GPT OSS 120B's cutoff date is not specified.

We can confirm QwQ-32B-Preview's training data extends to 2024-11-28, but cannot make a direct comparison without GPT OSS 120B's cutoff date.

GPT OSS 120B

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QwQ-32B-Preview

Nov 2024

Provider Availability

GPT OSS 120B is available from DeepInfra, Novita, OpenAI, Fireworks, Groq. QwQ-32B-Preview is available from DeepInfra, Hyperbolic, Fireworks, Together.

GPT OSS 120B

Deepinfra

Input Price:Input: $0.09/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.45/1M

Novita

Input Price:Input: $0.10/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.50/1M

OpenAI

Input Price:Input: $0.10/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.50/1M

Fireworks

Input Price:Input: $0.15/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.60/1M

Groq

Input Price:Input: $0.15/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.60/1M

QwQ-32B-Preview

Deepinfra

Input Price:Input: $0.15/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.60/1M

Hyperbolic

Input Price:Input: $0.20/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.20/1M

Fireworks

Input Price:Input: $0.89/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.89/1M

Together

Input Price:Input: $1.20/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.20/1M

* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

GPT OSS 120B

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OpenAI

Larger context window (131,072 tokens)

Less expensive input tokens

Higher GPQA score (80.1% vs 65.2%)

QwQ-32B-Preview

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Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team

Less expensive output tokens

Detailed Comparison

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Feature	GPT OSS 120B	QwQ-32B-Preview

FAQ

Common questions about GPT OSS 120B vs QwQ-32B-Preview.

Which is better, GPT OSS 120B or QwQ-32B-Preview?

GPT OSS 120B significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. GPT OSS 120B is made by OpenAI and QwQ-32B-Preview is made by Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does GPT OSS 120B compare to QwQ-32B-Preview in benchmarks?

GPT OSS 120B scores MMLU: 90.0%, CodeForces: 82.1%, GPQA: 80.1%, TAU-bench Retail: 67.8%, HealthBench: 57.6%. QwQ-32B-Preview scores MATH-500: 90.6%, GPQA: 65.2%, AIME 2024: 50.0%, LiveCodeBench: 50.0%.

Is GPT OSS 120B cheaper than QwQ-32B-Preview?

GPT OSS 120B is 1.7x cheaper for input tokens. GPT OSS 120B costs $0.09/M input and $0.45/M output via deepinfra. QwQ-32B-Preview costs $0.15/M input and $0.20/M output via deepinfra.

What are the context window sizes for GPT OSS 120B and QwQ-32B-Preview?

GPT OSS 120B supports 131K tokens and QwQ-32B-Preview supports 33K tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between GPT OSS 120B and QwQ-32B-Preview?

Key differences include context window (131K vs 33K), input pricing ($0.09 vs $0.15/M). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes GPT OSS 120B and QwQ-32B-Preview?

GPT OSS 120B is developed by OpenAI and QwQ-32B-Preview is developed by Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team.