Model Comparison
Qwen3.5-397B-A17B vs Grok-2
Qwen3.5-397B-A17B significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Qwen3.5-397B-A17B is 3.0x cheaper per token.
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
Qwen3.5-397B-A17B outperforms in 2 benchmarks (GPQA, MMLU-Pro), while Grok-2 is better at 0 benchmarks.
Qwen3.5-397B-A17B significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, Qwen3.5-397B-A17B ($0.60/1M tokens) is 3.3x cheaper than Grok-2 ($2.00/1M tokens).
For output processing, Qwen3.5-397B-A17B ($3.60/1M tokens) is 2.8x cheaper than Grok-2 ($10.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Grok-2 is more expensive than Qwen3.5-397B-A17B.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Qwen3.5-397B-A17B accepts 262,144 input tokens compared to Grok-2's 128,000 tokens. Qwen3.5-397B-A17B can generate longer responses up to 64,000 tokens, while Grok-2 is limited to 8,000 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Both Qwen3.5-397B-A17B and Grok-2 support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
Qwen3.5-397B-A17B
Grok-2
License
Usage and distribution terms
Qwen3.5-397B-A17B is licensed under Apache 2.0, while Grok-2 uses a proprietary license.
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
Apache 2.0
Open weights
Proprietary
Closed source
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
Qwen3.5-397B-A17B was released on 2026-02-16, while Grok-2 was released on 2024-08-13.
Qwen3.5-397B-A17B is 18 months newer than Grok-2.
Feb 16, 2026
1 months ago
1.5yr newerAug 13, 2024
1.7 years ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Provider Availability
Qwen3.5-397B-A17B is available from Novita. Grok-2 is available from xAI.
Qwen3.5-397B-A17B
Grok-2
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
Qwen3.5-397B-A17B
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Detailed Comparison
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FAQ
Common questions about Qwen3.5-397B-A17B vs Grok-2