gpt-5.4 vs qwen3.8-max Benchmark Comparison
Direct benchmark comparison between gpt-5.4 and qwen3.8-max based on LMArena Elo and the latest 2026 API pricing.
Direct Technical & Pricing Comparison
| Frontier Model |
LMArena Elo |
API Cost (1M) |
Throughput |
| gpt-5.4 |
1466 |
$0.0000025 |
59 |
| qwen3.8-max |
1491 |
$0.000002 |
43 |
*These models represent the Pareto Frontier (optimal cost-to-performance).*
Comparison Summary: These models are highly competitive, with a negligible Elo gap of only 25 points. The choice between them should be driven by specific API features or provider preference.