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Qwen3.8 Max matches Claude Opus 4.8, but Kimi k3 leads on performance and cost

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Alibaba's Qwen3.8 Max has achieved a score of 56 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, marking a significant improvement from its previous version. This new iteration of Qwen3.8 Max now matches the performance of Claude Opus 4.8. However, Kimi k3 continues to outperform both models, achieving a higher score while being 25 percent less expensive. AI

IMPACT Qwen3.8 Max's improved performance challenges existing leaders, while Kimi k3's cost-effectiveness highlights a growing trend in value-driven AI solutions.

RANK_REASON Model benchmark results published by a third-party analysis index. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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Qwen3.8 Max matches Claude Opus 4.8, but Kimi k3 leads on performance and cost

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  1. The Decoder TIER_1 English(EN) · Maximilian Schreiner ·

    Qwen3.8 Max catches Claude Opus 4.8 but Kimi K3 still scores higher for 25 percent less

    <p><img alt="" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="768" src="https://the-decoder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/qwenlogo.png" style="height: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;" width="1376" /></p> <p> Alibaba's Qwen3.8 Max scores 56 on the Artificial Analysis Intellig…

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Qwen3.8 Max closes the gap with Claude Opus 4.8 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, scoring 56. Kimi K3 still outperforms it for 25 percent less cost

    Qwen3.8 Max closes the gap with Claude Opus 4.8 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, scoring 56. Kimi K3 still outperforms it for 25 percent less cost. Source: The Decoder AI https:// the-decoder.com/qwen3-8-max-ca tches-claude-opus-4-8-but-kimi-k3-still-scores-higher-f…

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