Qwen3 Max vs Mixtral 8x22B
Both have similar output pricing, while Qwen3 Max offers a larger context window. Choose Qwen3 Max or Mixtral 8x22B based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Qwen3 Max | Mixtral 8x22B |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba | Mistral |
| Input / 1M tokens | $1.20 | $2.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Context window | 262K | 64K |
| Parameters | 1T | — |
| Open weights | No | Yes |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Apr 2024 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1413 | — |
| GPQA Diamond score | 72.6 | — |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 142 | 122 |
FAQ
Is Qwen3 Max or Mixtral 8x22B cheaper?
Qwen3 Max and Mixtral 8x22B have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Qwen3 Max or Mixtral 8x22B?
Qwen3 Max has the larger context window (262K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.