MiniMax M3 vs Qwen3.5 35B A3B: Specs & Benchmark Comparison
| Characteristic | MiniMax M3 | Qwen3.5 35B A3B |
|---|---|---|
| Company | MiniMax | Alibaba |
| Release Date | June 1, 2026 | March 1, 2026 |
| Parameters | 428B | 35B |
| Multimodal | Yes | No |
| Context (input) | 1.0M | — |
| Context (output) | 131K | — |
| Input Price / 1M | $0.30 | — |
| Output Price / 1M | $1.20 | — |
| Average Score | 0.9 | 0.9 |
Verdict
MiniMax M3 leads in 1 out of 2 comparison categories.
Overall Performance
Both models show comparable average scores: MiniMax M3 — 0.9, Qwen3.5 35B A3B — 0.9.
Recency
MiniMax M3 is newer: released 6/1/2026 vs 3/1/2026.
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Which is better for coding — MiniMax M3 or Qwen3.5 35B A3B?
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Which model is cheaper — MiniMax M3 or Qwen3.5 35B A3B?
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Which has a larger context window — MiniMax M3 or Qwen3.5 35B A3B?
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The MiniMax M3 and Qwen3.5 35B A3B comparison is updated for 2026. Data includes benchmark results, API pricing, context window size and other specifications. For more detailed information, visit the MiniMax M3 or Qwen3.5 35B A3B page. See also the complete list of AI model comparisons.