Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Both models show comparable benchmark performance. GPT-4.1 offers 1.0M more tokens in context window than QwQ-32B-Preview. QwQ-32B-Preview is $9.65 cheaper per million tokens. GPT-4.1 supports multimodal inputs. QwQ-32B-Preview is available on 4 providers. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
OpenAI
GPT-4.1 represents an iterative improvement in the GPT-4 series, developed to refine the foundational capabilities established by GPT-4. Built to incorporate learnings and optimizations from the deployment of previous versions, it continues the evolution of OpenAI's flagship model line with enhanced reliability and performance.
Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team
QwQ 32B Preview was introduced as an early access version of the QwQ reasoning model, designed to allow researchers and developers to experiment with advanced analytical capabilities. Built to gather feedback on reasoning-enhanced architecture, it represents an experimental step toward more thoughtful language models.
4 months newer

QwQ-32B-Preview
Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team
2024-11-28

GPT-4.1
OpenAI
2025-04-14
Cost per million tokens (USD)

GPT-4.1

QwQ-32B-Preview
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 2 common benchmarks

GPT-4.1

QwQ-32B-Preview
GPT-4.1
2024-06-01
QwQ-32B-Preview
2024-11-28
Available providers and their performance metrics

GPT-4.1
OpenAI

QwQ-32B-Preview

GPT-4.1

QwQ-32B-Preview

GPT-4.1

QwQ-32B-Preview
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