Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Qwen3.6 Max Preview | gpt-oss-20B (low) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $1.3 | $0.07 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $7.8 | $0.2 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
gpt-oss-20B (low) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.10/M tokens vs $2.92/M for Qwen3.6 Max Preview.
Qwen3.6 Max Preview wins 7 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 4 for gpt-oss-20B (low). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
gpt-oss-20B (low) generates tokens faster at 253 tok/s vs 47 tok/s. However, gpt-oss-20B (low) has lower time-to-first-token (0.36s vs 1.96s).
Choose based on your priorities: gpt-oss-20B (low) for lower cost, Qwen3.6 Max Preview for stronger benchmark performance, and gpt-oss-20B (low) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.