Model Comparison

Qwen3 235B A22B vs Qwen3 30B A3B

Qwen3 235B A22B significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Qwen3 235B A22B is 1.5x cheaper per token.

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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

7 benchmarks

Qwen3 235B A22B outperforms in 6 benchmarks (AIME 2024, AIME 2025, Arena Hard, BFCL, LiveBench, LiveCodeBench), while Qwen3 30B A3B is better at 1 benchmark (GPQA).

Qwen3 235B A22B significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

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Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

Qwen3 235B A22B costs less

For input processing, Qwen3 235B A22B ($0.10/1M tokens) costs the same as Qwen3 30B A3B ($0.10/1M tokens).

For output processing, Qwen3 235B A22B ($0.10/1M tokens) is 3.0x cheaper than Qwen3 30B A3B ($0.30/1M tokens).

In conclusion, Qwen3 30B A3B is more expensive than Qwen3 235B A22B.*

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

Lowest available price from all providers

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Qwen3 235B A22B

Input tokens$0.10

Output tokens$0.10

Best providerFireworks

Qwen3 30B A3B

Input tokens$0.10

Output tokens$0.30

Best providerDeepinfra

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Model Size

Parameter count comparison

204.5B diff

Qwen3 235B A22B has 204.5B more parameters than Qwen3 30B A3B, making it 670.5% larger.

Qwen3 235B A22B

235.0Bparameters

Qwen3 30B A3B

30.5Bparameters

235.0B

Qwen3 235B A22B

30.5B

Qwen3 30B A3B

Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Both models have the same input context window of 128,000 tokens. Both models can generate responses up to 128,000 tokens.

Qwen3 235B A22B

Input128,000 tokens

Output128,000 tokens

Qwen3 30B A3B

Input128,000 tokens

Output128,000 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.

Qwen3 235B A22B

Apache 2.0

Open weights

Qwen3 30B A3B

Apache 2.0

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Both models were released on 2025-04-29.

They likely represent similar generations of model development.

Qwen3 235B A22B

Apr 29, 2025

1.0 years ago

Qwen3 30B A3B

Apr 29, 2025

1.0 years ago

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.

Unable to compare the recency of their training data.

No cutoff dates available

Provider Availability

Qwen3 235B A22B is available from Fireworks, DeepInfra, Novita, Together. Qwen3 30B A3B is available from DeepInfra, Novita, Fireworks.

Qwen3 235B A22B

Fireworks

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

Deepinfra

Input Price:Input: $0.20/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.60/1M

Novita

Input Price:Input: $0.20/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.80/1M

Together

Input Price:Input: $0.20/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.60/1M

Qwen3 30B A3B

Deepinfra

Input Price:Input: $0.10/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.30/1M

Novita

Input Price:Input: $0.10/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.44/1M

Fireworks

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

* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Qwen3 235B A22B

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Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team

Less expensive output tokens

Higher AIME 2024 score (85.7% vs 80.4%)

Higher AIME 2025 score (81.5% vs 70.9%)

Higher Arena Hard score (95.6% vs 91.0%)

Higher BFCL score (70.8% vs 69.1%)

Higher LiveBench score (77.1% vs 74.3%)

Higher LiveCodeBench score (70.7% vs 62.6%)

Qwen3 30B A3B

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Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team

Higher GPQA score (65.8% vs 47.5%)

Detailed Comparison

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FAQ

Common questions about Qwen3 235B A22B vs Qwen3 30B A3B.

Which is better, Qwen3 235B A22B or Qwen3 30B A3B?

Qwen3 235B A22B significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Qwen3 235B A22B is made by Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team and Qwen3 30B A3B 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 Qwen3 235B A22B compare to Qwen3 30B A3B in benchmarks?

Qwen3 235B A22B scores Arena Hard: 95.6%, GSM8k: 94.4%, BBH: 88.9%, MMLU: 87.8%, MMLU-Redux: 87.4%. Qwen3 30B A3B scores Arena Hard: 91.0%, AIME 2024: 80.4%, LiveBench: 74.3%, Multi-IF: 72.2%, AIME 2025: 70.9%.

Is Qwen3 235B A22B cheaper than Qwen3 30B A3B?

Both models cost $0.10 per million input tokens.

What are the context window sizes for Qwen3 235B A22B and Qwen3 30B A3B?

Qwen3 235B A22B supports 128K tokens and Qwen3 30B A3B supports 128K tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.