Qwen3.6 27B vs Step 5 Preview
Both have similar output pricing, while Step 5 Preview offers a larger context window. Choose Qwen3.6 27B or Step 5 Preview based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Qwen3.6 27B | Step 5 Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Qwen | StepFun |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.45 | $1.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $2.70 | $2.70 |
| Context window | 262K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | — |
| Released | — | — |
| GPQA Diamond score | 85.9 | — |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 146 | — |
| LiveBench score | 64.0 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1443 |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | — | 1571 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | — | 1265 |
FAQ
Is Qwen3.6 27B or Step 5 Preview cheaper?
Qwen3.6 27B and Step 5 Preview have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Qwen3.6 27B or Step 5 Preview?
Step 5 Preview has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.