gpt-5.2 vs qwen3-235b-a22b-instruct-2507 Benchmark Comparison

Direct benchmark comparison between gpt-5.2 and qwen3-235b-a22b-instruct-2507 based on LMArena Elo and the latest 2026 API pricing.

Direct Technical & Pricing Comparison

Frontier Model	LMArena Elo	API Cost (1M)	Throughput
gpt-5.2	1439	$0.00000175	23
qwen3-235b-a22b-instruct-2507	1423	$7.1e-8	10

*These models represent the Pareto Frontier (optimal cost-to-performance).*

Comparison Summary: These models are highly competitive, with a negligible Elo gap of only 16 points. The choice between them should be driven by specific API features or provider preference. Specifically, qwen3-235b-a22b-instruct-2507 is currently on the Pareto line, suggesting it offers better systemic value for its performance tier.