Specifications
Context Window
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Input Price/1M
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Output Price/1M
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Parameters
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Benchmarks
Qwen2 Instruct 72B results on the main AI model evaluation benchmarks. Higher scores indicate better performance.
Coding
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| SciCode | 23.0 | 100.0 | — |
| LiveCodeBench | 16.0 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
Knowledge
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMLU-Pro | 62.0 | 100.0 | — |
Math
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH-500 | 70.1 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
overall
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA Intelligence Index | 11.7 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
Reasoning
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMLU Pro | 62.2 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
| GPQA Diamond | 37.0 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
| HLE | 4.0 | 100.0 | — |
Information
- Release date
- June 07, 2024
- Tool Calling
- ❌ Not supported
- Vision
- ❌ Not supported
- Audio
- ❌ Not supported
Full Analysis: Qwen2 Instruct 72B
What is Qwen2 Instruct 72B?
Qwen2 Instruct 72B is an AI model developed by Alibaba, classified as a text model. It focuses on text processing and natural language generation. As a proprietary model, it is available via Alibaba's cloud API.
Pricing & Costs in 2026
Qwen2 Instruct 72B does not have public per-token pricing available at this time. Some models offer access via enterprise plans or research programs. Check Alibaba's official website for up-to-date availability and pricing.
Benchmarks & Performance
Qwen2 Instruct 72B was evaluated on 8 different benchmarks, covering categories like Coding, Knowledge, Math, overall, Reasoning. Results show moderate performance across available evaluations.
It's important to note that benchmarks measure specific aspects and don't capture the full user experience. Factors like instruction adherence, behavior in long conversations, and real-world task quality vary significantly between models and aren't always reflected in standard scores.
Recommended Use Cases
Qwen2 Instruct 72B specializes in text, offering advanced capabilities for creating and processing text content.
Comparison with Alternatives
In the 2026 AI model ecosystem, Qwen2 Instruct 72B competes directly with similarly capable models. Alibaba competes in this segment against OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta. The choice between models depends on the specific use case, budget, latency requirements, and need for features like multimodality and tool calling.
For a detailed side-by-side comparison, use our comparison tool or check the overall model ranking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Qwen2 Instruct 72B?
Qwen2 Instruct 72B is an AI model developed by Alibaba. It is a text model.
How much does Qwen2 Instruct 72B cost?
Qwen2 Instruct 72B does not have public per-token pricing available at this time. Check Alibaba's official website for up-to-date information.
How does Qwen2 Instruct 72B compare with other models?
In available benchmarks, Qwen2 Instruct 72B scored: SciCode: 23/100, LiveCodeBench: 16/100, MMLU-Pro: 62/100. See the full table above for a detailed comparison.
Is Qwen2 Instruct 72B open source?
No, Qwen2 Instruct 72B is a proprietary model from Alibaba. It is available via cloud API. For open source alternatives, check our open source model ranking.
What is Qwen2 Instruct 72B best for?
Qwen2 Instruct 72B excels at general-purpose language tasks.
Last updated: June 01, 2026 • View methodology →