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Qwen3.8 Max matches Claude Opus 4.8, but Kimi k3 remains more cost-effective

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Alibaba's Qwen3.8 Max has significantly improved its performance, achieving a score of 56 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index. This marks a substantial leap from its previous version, Qwen3.7 Max, which scored 46. While Qwen3.8 Max now matches the performance of Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.8, the Kimi k3 model continues to offer superior results at a lower cost. AI

IMPACT Qwen3.8 Max's improved performance challenges established models like Claude Opus 4.8, potentially driving further competition and cost optimization in the LLM market.

RANK_REASON The cluster reports on benchmark scores for AI models, which falls under research.

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Qwen3.8 Max matches Claude Opus 4.8, but Kimi k3 remains more cost-effective

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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…

    LINKS the-decoder.com/qwen3-8-max-catches-claud…

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