Specifications
Context Window
—
Input Price/1M
$0.09
Output Price/1M
$0.45
Parameters
—
Speed
65 tok/s
Latency (TTFT)
1.2s
Benchmarks
Qwen3 30B A3B (Reasoning) results on the main AI model evaluation benchmarks. Higher scores indicate better performance.
Agentic
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal-Bench Hard | 2.0 | 100.0 | — |
Coding
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| LiveCodeBench | 51.0 | 100.0 | — |
| SciCode | 28.0 | 100.0 | — |
| AA Coding Index | 11.0 | 100.0 | — |
Knowledge
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMLU-Pro | 78.0 | 100.0 | — |
Long Context
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA-LCR | 0.0 | 100.0 | — |
Math
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA Math Index | 72.3 | 100.0 | — |
| AIME 2025 | 72.0 | 100.0 | — |
overall
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA Intelligence Index | 15.3 | 100.0 | — |
Reasoning
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPQA Diamond | 62.0 | 100.0 | — |
| IFBench | 41.0 | 100.0 | — |
| HLE | 7.0 | 100.0 | — |
Tool Use
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tau²-Bench | 26.0 | 100.0 | — |
Information
- Release date
- April 28, 2025
- Tool Calling
- ❌ Not supported
- Vision
- ❌ Not supported
- Audio
- ❌ Not supported
Full Analysis: Qwen3 30B A3B (Reasoning)
What is Qwen3 30B A3B (Reasoning)?
Qwen3 30B A3B (Reasoning) 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
Qwen3 30B A3B (Reasoning) is usage-based, priced at $0.09/1M input tokens and $0.45/1M output tokens. For context: 1 million tokens is approximately 750,000 words, or about 10 average-length books. At this aggressive price point, it is one of the most cost-effective options on the market, ideal for high-volume applications like chatbots, bulk document analysis, and automation.
Benchmarks & Performance
Qwen3 30B A3B (Reasoning) was evaluated on 13 different benchmarks, covering categories like Agentic, Coding, Knowledge, Long Context, Math, overall, Reasoning, Tool Use. 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
Qwen3 30B A3B (Reasoning) specializes in text, offering advanced capabilities for creating and processing text content.
Comparison with Alternatives
In the 2026 AI model ecosystem, Qwen3 30B A3B (Reasoning) 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 Qwen3 30B A3B (Reasoning)?
Qwen3 30B A3B (Reasoning) is an AI model developed by Alibaba. It is a text model.
How much does Qwen3 30B A3B (Reasoning) cost?
Qwen3 30B A3B (Reasoning) costs $0.09/1M input tokens and $0.45/1M output tokens. For heavy usage (e.g., a chatbot handling 100k messages/month), costs can range from $10 to $1,000 depending on volume.
How does Qwen3 30B A3B (Reasoning) compare with other models?
In available benchmarks, Qwen3 30B A3B (Reasoning) scored: Terminal-Bench Hard: 2/100, LiveCodeBench: 51/100, SciCode: 28/100. See the full table above for a detailed comparison.
Is Qwen3 30B A3B (Reasoning) open source?
No, Qwen3 30B A3B (Reasoning) is a proprietary model from Alibaba. It is available via cloud API. For open source alternatives, check our open source model ranking.
What is Qwen3 30B A3B (Reasoning) best for?
Qwen3 30B A3B (Reasoning) excels at general-purpose language tasks.
Last updated: June 01, 2026 • View methodology →