Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 vs Qwen3-Max
Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 (2025) and Qwen3-Max (2026) are compact production models from Google DeepMind and Alibaba. Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 ships a 1M-token context window, while Qwen3-Max ships a 128K-token context window. On SWE-bench Verified, Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 leads by 11.8 pts. On pricing, Qwen3-Max costs $0.78/1M input tokens versus $1.25/1M for the alternative. This comparison covers specs, pricing, capabilities, benchmarks, provider availability, and production fit.
Qwen3-Max is ~60% cheaper at $0.78/1M; pay for Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 only for coding workflow support.
Specs
| Released | 2025-03-25 | 2026-01-15 |
| Context window | 1M | 128K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Architecture | decoder only | decoder only |
| License | Unknown | Proprietary |
| Knowledge cutoff | - | 2025-12 |
Pricing and availability
| Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 | Qwen3-Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $1.25/1M tokens | $0.78/1M tokens |
| Output price | $10/1M tokens | $3.9/1M tokens |
| Providers |
Capabilities
| Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 | Qwen3-Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | ||
| Multimodal | ||
| Reasoning | ||
| Function calling | ||
| Tool use | ||
| Structured outputs | ||
| Code execution |
Benchmarks
| Benchmark | Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 | Qwen3-Max |
|---|---|---|
| SWE-bench Verified | 90.6 | 78.8 |
Deep dive
On shared benchmark coverage, SWE-bench Verified has Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 at 90.6 and Qwen3-Max at 78.8, with Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 ahead by 11.8 points. The largest visible gap is 11.8 points on SWE-bench Verified, which matters most when that benchmark mirrors your workload. Treat isolated benchmark wins as directional, because provider routing, prompt style, and tool access can move real application results.
The capability footprint differs most on vision: Qwen3-Max, multimodal input: Qwen3-Max, function calling: Qwen3-Max, tool use: Qwen3-Max, and code execution: Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05. Both models share structured outputs, so the practical split is not just feature count. Use those differences to decide whether the page is about raw model quality, agentic coding support, multimodal ingestion, or predictable structured API behavior.
For cost, Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 lists $1.25/1M input and $10/1M output tokens, while Qwen3-Max lists $0.78/1M input and $3.9/1M output tokens on the cheapest tracked provider. A 70/30 input-output blend puts Qwen3-Max lower by about $2.16 per million blended tokens. Availability is 1 providers versus 1, so concentration risk also matters.
Choose Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 when coding workflow support and larger context windows are central to the workload. Choose Qwen3-Max when vision-heavy evaluation and lower input-token cost are more important. For production, rerun your own prompts through the exact provider, region, and tool stack you plan to ship.
FAQ
Which has a larger context window, Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 or Qwen3-Max?
Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 supports 1M tokens, while Qwen3-Max supports 128K tokens. That gap matters most for long documents, large codebases, retrieval-heavy agents, and conversations where earlier context must remain visible.
Which is cheaper, Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 or Qwen3-Max?
Qwen3-Max is cheaper on tracked token pricing. Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 costs $1.25/1M input and $10/1M output tokens. Qwen3-Max costs $0.78/1M input and $3.9/1M output tokens. Provider discounts or batch pricing can still change the final bill.
Is Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 or Qwen3-Max open source?
Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 is listed under Unknown. Qwen3-Max is listed under Proprietary. License labels affect whether you can self-host, redistribute weights, or rely only on hosted APIs, so confirm the upstream license before deployment.
Which is better for vision, Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 or Qwen3-Max?
Qwen3-Max has the clearer documented vision signal in this comparison. If vision is mission-critical, validate it against the provider endpoint because model-level support and API-level exposure can differ. Use this as a quick comparison signal, then confirm the provider-specific limits before committing to production.
Which is better for multimodal input, Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 or Qwen3-Max?
Qwen3-Max has the clearer documented multimodal input signal in this comparison. If multimodal input is mission-critical, validate it against the provider endpoint because model-level support and API-level exposure can differ.
Where can I run Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 and Qwen3-Max?
Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 is available on OpenRouter. Qwen3-Max is available on OpenRouter. Provider coverage can affect latency, region availability, compliance posture, and fallback options. Use this as a quick comparison signal, then confirm the provider-specific limits before committing to production.
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Last reviewed: 2026-04-24. Data sourced from public model cards and provider documentation.