| Signal | GPT-5.4 | Delta | Qwen3.5 397B A17B |
|---|---|---|---|
Capabilities | 86 | +14 | |
Context window size | 96 | +10 | |
Output Capacity | 85 | +5 | |
Pricing Tier | 15 | +13 | |
Recency | 100 | -- | |
Versatility | 67 | -- | |
| Overall Result | 4 wins | of 6 | 0 wins |
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Qwen3.5 397B A17B saves you $844.00/month
That's $10128.00/year compared to GPT-5.4 at your current usage level of 100K calls/month.
| Metric | GPT-5.4 | Qwen3.5 397B A17B | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70 | 61 | GPT-5.4 |
| Rank | #11 | #53 | GPT-5.4 |
| Quality Rank | #11 | #53 | GPT-5.4 |
| Adoption Rank | #11 | #53 | GPT-5.4 |
| Parameters | -- | 397B | -- |
| Context Window | 1050K | 262K | GPT-5.4 |
| Pricing | $2.50/$15.00/M | $0.39/$2.34/M | -- |
| Signal Scores | |||
| Capabilities | 86 | 71 | GPT-5.4 |
| Context window size | 96 | 86 | GPT-5.4 |
| Output Capacity | 85 | 80 | GPT-5.4 |
| Pricing Tier | 15 | 2 | GPT-5.4 |
| Recency | 100 | 100 | GPT-5.4 |
| Versatility | 67 | 67 | GPT-5.4 |
GPT-5.4 has a moderate advantage with a 8.700000000000003-point lead in composite score. It wins on more signal dimensions, but Qwen3.5 397B A17B has specific strengths that could make it the better choice for certain workflows.
Best for Quality
GPT-5.4
Marginally better benchmark scores; both are excellent
Best for Cost
Qwen3.5 397B A17B
84% lower pricing; better value at scale
Best for Reliability
GPT-5.4
Higher uptime and faster response speeds
Best for Prototyping
GPT-5.4
Stronger community support and better developer experience
Best for Production
GPT-5.4
Wider enterprise adoption and proven at scale
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| Capability | GPT-5.4 | Qwen3.5 397B A17B |
|---|---|---|
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| Function Calling | ||
| Streaming | ||
| JSON Mode | ||
| Reasoning | ||
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OpenAI
Alibaba
Qwen3.5 397B A17B saves you $18.99/month
That's 84% cheaper than GPT-5.4 at 1,000 tokens/request and 100 requests/day.
Assumes 60% input / 40% output token ratio per request. Actual costs may vary based on your usage pattern.
| Parameter | GPT-5.4 | Qwen3.5 397B A17B |
|---|---|---|
| Context Window | 1.1M | 262K |
| Max Output Tokens | 128,000 | 65,536 |
| Open Source | No | Yes |
| Created | Mar 5, 2026 | Feb 16, 2026 |
GPT-5.4 currently scores higher (70 vs 61), but the best choice depends on your specific use case, budget, and requirements.
GPT-5.4 is ranked #11 and Qwen3.5 397B A17B is ranked #53. Rankings are based on a composite score from multiple signals including benchmarks, community sentiment, and adoption metrics.
Compare the detailed pricing breakdown above to see which model offers better value for your usage pattern.