Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Qwen3.6 35B A3B (Reasoning) | MiniMax M1 80k |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.375 | $0.55 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $2.25 | $2.2 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Qwen3.6 35B A3B (Reasoning) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.84/M tokens vs $0.96/M for MiniMax M1 80k.
It's a tie — both models win 6 benchmarks each across 12 evaluated categories. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Qwen3.6 35B A3B (Reasoning) generates tokens faster at 238 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. However, MiniMax M1 80k has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 1.79s).
Choose based on your priorities: Qwen3.6 35B A3B (Reasoning) for lower cost, both perform similarly on benchmarks, and Qwen3.6 35B A3B (Reasoning) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.