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Best Qwen Reasoning Models

Quick answer · Updated June 2026

The best Qwen model for reasoning is Qwen3.7 Max — 56.6 intelligence with extended step-by-step thinking. Qwen3.7 Plus (53.3) and Qwen3.6 Max Preview (51.8) round out the top three.

56.6Intelligence
48 t/sSpeed
$1.25Input /M
1MContext

Large language models with extended reasoning / thinking, ranked by intelligence. The best models for complex multi-step reasoning, math and analysis.

  1. 1Q
    qwen3.7-max
    ReasoningToolsJSON56.6 intel · $1.25/M · 48 t/s
    56.6
    Intelligence
  2. 2Q
    qwen3.7-plus
    ReasoningToolsJSON+153.3 intel · $0.320/M · 26 t/s
    53.3
    Intelligence
  3. 3Q
    qwen3.6-max-preview
    ReasoningToolsJSON51.8 intel · $1.04/M · 47 t/s
    51.8
    Intelligence
  4. 4Q
    qwen3.6-plus
    ReasoningToolsJSON+150.0 intel · $0.325/M · 37 t/s
    50.0
    Intelligence
  5. 5Q
    qwen3.5-397b-a17b
    ReasoningToolsJSON+140.1 intel · $0.390/M · 83 t/s
    40.1
    Intelligence
  6. 6Q
    qwen3-max-thinking
    ReasoningToolsJSON39.8 intel · $0.780/M · 26 t/s
    39.8
    Intelligence
  7. 7Q
    qwen3.5-27b
    ReasoningToolsJSON+137.2 intel · $0.195/M · 54 t/s
    37.2
    Intelligence
  8. 8Q
    qwen3.6-27b
    ReasoningToolsJSON+137.1 intel · $0.288/M · 76 t/s
    37.1
    Intelligence
  9. 9Q
    qwen3.5-122b-a10b
    ReasoningToolsJSON+135.9 intel · $0.260/M · 40 t/s
    35.9
    Intelligence
  10. 10Q
    qwen3.5-9b
    ReasoningToolsJSON+132.4 intel · $0.100/M · 75 t/s
    32.4
    Intelligence
  11. 11Q
    qwen3.6-35b-a3b
    ReasoningToolsJSON+131.5 intel · $0.150/M · 172 t/s
    31.5
    Intelligence
  12. 12Q
    qwen3.5-35b-a3b
    ReasoningToolsJSON+130.7 intel · $0.140/M · 153 t/s
    30.7
    Intelligence
  13. 13Q
    qwen3-235b-a22b-thinking-2507
    ReasoningToolsJSON29.5 intel · $0.100/M · 262K ctx
    29.5
    Intelligence
  14. 14Q
    qwen3-vl-235b-a22b-thinking
    ReasoningToolsJSON+127.6 intel · $0.260/M · 45 t/s
    27.6
    Intelligence
  15. 15Q
    qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking
    ReasoningToolsJSON26.7 intel · $0.098/M · 172 t/s
    26.7
    Intelligence
  16. 16Q
    qwen3-30b-a3b-thinking-2507
    ReasoningToolsJSON22.4 intel · $0.080/M · 95 t/s
    22.4
    Intelligence
  17. 17Q
    qwen3-235b-a22b
    ReasoningToolsJSON19.8 intel · $0.455/M · 58 t/s
    19.8
    Intelligence
  18. 18Q
    qwen3-vl-30b-a3b-thinking
    ReasoningToolsJSON+119.7 intel · $0.130/M · 69 t/s
    19.7
    Intelligence
  19. 19Q
    qwen3-vl-8b-thinking
    ReasoningToolsJSON+116.7 intel · $0.117/M · 139 t/s
    16.7
    Intelligence
  20. 20Q
    qwen3-14b
    ReasoningToolsJSON16.2 intel · $0.100/M · 66 t/s
    16.2
    Intelligence
  21. 21Q
    qwen3-30b-a3b
    ReasoningToolsJSON15.3 intel · $0.120/M · 91 t/s
    15.3
    Intelligence
  22. 22Q
    qwen3-8b
    ReasoningToolsJSON10.6 intel · $0.050/M · 131K ctx
    10.6
    Intelligence
  23. 23Q
    qwen3.5-plus-20260420
    ReasoningToolsJSON+1$0.300/M · 52 t/s · 1.5s ttft
    Intelligence
  24. 24Q
    qwen3.6-flash
    ReasoningToolsJSON+1$0.188/M · 109 t/s · 872ms ttft
    Intelligence
  25. 25Q
    qwen3.5-flash-02-23
    ReasoningToolsJSON+1$0.065/M · 77 t/s · 642ms ttft
    Intelligence

Frequently asked

What is the best Qwen model for reasoning?

The best Qwen model for reasoning is Qwen3.7 Max — 56.6 intelligence with extended step-by-step thinking. Qwen3.7 Plus (53.3) and Qwen3.6 Max Preview (51.8) round out the top three.

What's a good alternative to Qwen3.7 Max?

Qwen3.7 Plus (53.3) is the closest alternative on this metric, followed by Qwen3.6 Max Preview (51.8). See the full ranking above for the tradeoffs.

How many Qwen models are there?

modelgrep tracks 49 Qwen models with live benchmarks, speed, latency and per-provider pricing, led on intelligence by Qwen3.7 Max. 25 of them qualify for this ranking.

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