Qwen3 VL 32B Thinking vs Step-3.5-Flash: Specs & Benchmark Comparison
| Characteristic | Qwen3 VL 32B Thinking | Step-3.5-Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Alibaba | StepFun |
| Release Date | September 21, 2025 | February 1, 2026 |
| Parameters | 33B | 196B |
| Multimodal | Yes | Yes |
| Context (input) | — | 66K |
| Context (output) | — | 8K |
| Input Price / 1M | — | $0.10 |
| Output Price / 1M | — | $0.40 |
| Average Score | 144.5 | 0.8 |
Verdict
Both models show equal results — the choice depends on your specific use case.
Overall Performance
Qwen3 VL 32B Thinking shows a higher average benchmark score: 144.5 vs 0.8.
Recency
Step-3.5-Flash is newer: released 2/1/2026 vs 9/21/2025.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for coding — Qwen3 VL 32B Thinking or Step-3.5-Flash?
Direct comparison on the SWE-Bench benchmark is not available. We recommend reviewing other metrics on the comparison page.
Which model is cheaper — Qwen3 VL 32B Thinking or Step-3.5-Flash?
API pricing data is available on the individual model pages.
Which has a larger context window — Qwen3 VL 32B Thinking or Step-3.5-Flash?
Context window data is available on the individual model pages.
The Qwen3 VL 32B Thinking and Step-3.5-Flash comparison is updated for 2026. Data includes benchmark results, API pricing, context window size and other specifications. For more detailed information, visit the Qwen3 VL 32B Thinking or Step-3.5-Flash page. See also the complete list of AI model comparisons.