Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5 vs Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max
anthropic vs qwen
On price, Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max is cheaper (blended cost is about 0.75× that of Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5).
On capability, Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5 has the higher intelligence index (38) — better for complex reasoning.
Verdict: pick Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max on a budget, or Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5 for output quality. Full details below.
Side-by-Side Specs
| Metric | Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5 | Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Input /1M | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Output /1M | $10.00 | $6.00 |
| Blended (3:1) | $4.00 | $3.00 |
| Context | 1.0M | 1.0M |
| Intelligence | 38 | 34 |
| Coding | 72 | 76 |
| Math | — | — |
| Speed | 74 tok/s | 39 tok/s |
| CPS Grade | A | A |
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5 or Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max?
On price, Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max is cheaper (blended cost is about 0.75× that of Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5). Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5: $2 in / $10 out; Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max: $2 in / $6 out (per 1M tokens).
Which is smarter, Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5 or Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max?
On capability, Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5 has the higher intelligence index (38) — better for complex reasoning. Coding index: Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5 72 vs Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max 76.
Which one should I choose?
Verdict: pick Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max on a budget, or Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5 for output quality. Full details below.