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Grok 3 Mini Fast vs Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct

Grok 3 Mini Fast includes advanced reasoning, Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct has open weights. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

Grok 3 Mini Fast

Vercel AI Gateway

131K tokens context • $0.60 / $4.00 per 1M tokens

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Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct

Vercel AI Gateway

131K tokens context • $0.50 / $2.00 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
Grok 3 Mini Fast
Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct
Provider
Vercel AI Gateway
Vercel AI Gateway
Context Window
131K tokens
131K tokens
Max Output Tokens
8K tokens
33K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.60
$0.50
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$4.00
$2.00
Release Date
Feb 2025
Sep 2025

Capabilities

Capability
Grok 3 Mini Fast
Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct
Text Generation
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose Grok 3 Mini Fast if:

  • • You need advanced reasoning

Choose Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct if:

  • • Cost efficiency is a priority
  • • You prefer open weights