This model is deprecated. We only continue performance benchmarking for the default 10k input token workload. Results for other workloads are historical and no longer updated.
Alibaba has launched a newer model, Qwen3.8 27B. We suggest considering it instead.
For more information, see comparison of Qwen3.8 27B to other models and API provider benchmarks for Qwen3.8 27B.
Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning) API Provider Benchmarking & Analysis
This analysis is intended to support you in choosing the best API provider of Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning) for your use-case.
Fastest
CoreWeave (FP8)
DeepInfra FP8
Novita
Alibaba CloudOutput speed
Total 4 providers
Lowest Latency
DeepInfra FP8CoreWeave (FP8)NovitaAlibaba CloudTime to first token
Total 4 providers
Lowest Price
CoreWeave (FP8)DeepInfra FP8Alibaba CloudNovitaBlended price (per 1M tokens)
Total 4 providers
Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning) is available through 4 API providers, each offering different performance characteristics and pricing. Below is a comparison of the key metrics across providers.
- For output speed, the top providers are CoreWeave (FP8) (67.8 t/s), DeepInfra FP8 (64.5 t/s), and Novita (60.7 t/s).
- For latency, DeepInfra FP8 (0.97s), CoreWeave (FP8) (1.89s), and Novita (2.88s) offer the lowest time to first token.
- For pricing, CoreWeave (FP8) (0.56), DeepInfra FP8 (0.61), and Alibaba Cloud (0.90) offer the lowest blended prices per 1M tokens.
- CoreWeave (FP8) provides an excellent balance of speed and cost-effectiveness. For the lowest latency, DeepInfra FP8 is the best choice.
Highlights
Pricing
Pricing: Cache Hit, Input, and Output
Pricing: Blended Price
Pricing: Cache Discount
Output Speed vs. Price
Speed
Measured by Output Speed (tokens per second)
Output Speed: Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning)
Latency vs. Output Speed
Latency
Measured by Time (seconds) to First Token
Time to First Token
End-to-End Response Time
Seconds to output 500 tokens, calculated based on time to first token, 'thinking' time for reasoning models, and output speed
End-to-End Response Time
Key Comparison Metrics & API Features
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning) providers
Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning) is available through 4 API providers: CoreWeave (FP8), DeepInfra FP8, Alibaba Cloud, and Novita. Each provider offers different performance characteristics and pricing.
Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning) is currently available through 4 API providers that we benchmark and track.
The fastest providers for Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning) by output speed are CoreWeave (FP8) (67.8 t/s), DeepInfra FP8 (64.5 t/s), and Novita (60.7 t/s). Output speed measures how quickly tokens are generated after the model starts responding.
The providers with the lowest time to first token for Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning) are DeepInfra FP8 (0.97s), CoreWeave (FP8) (1.89s), and Novita (2.88s). Lower latency means faster initial response time.
The most affordable providers for Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning) by blended price are CoreWeave (FP8) ($0.56 per 1M tokens), DeepInfra FP8 ($0.61 per 1M tokens), and Alibaba Cloud ($0.90 per 1M tokens). Blended price uses a 7:2:1 cache hit/input/output token ratio.
The providers with the lowest input token pricing for Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning) are DeepInfra FP8 ($0.32 per 1M input tokens), CoreWeave (FP8) ($0.60 per 1M input tokens), and Alibaba Cloud ($0.60 per 1M input tokens).
The providers with the lowest output token pricing for Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning) are DeepInfra FP8 ($3.20 per 1M output tokens), CoreWeave (FP8) ($3.60 per 1M output tokens), and Alibaba Cloud ($3.60 per 1M output tokens).
Prices for Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning) vary up to 1.6x across providers. The most affordable is CoreWeave (FP8) at $0.56 per 1M tokens, while Alibaba Cloud charges $0.90 per 1M tokens.
All 4 providers of Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning) support JSON mode for structured output.
All 4 providers of Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning) support function calling (tool use).
The best provider for Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning) depends on your priorities: CoreWeave (FP8) offers the highest output speed, DeepInfra FP8 has the lowest latency, and CoreWeave (FP8) provides the most competitive pricing.
When choosing a provider for Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning), consider: output speed (for throughput-intensive tasks), latency (for interactive applications requiring quick first responses), pricing (for cost-sensitive workloads), and API features like JSON mode or function calling.
Yes, provider performance can vary over time due to infrastructure changes, load balancing, and updates. We continuously benchmark all providers and display historical performance trends in the "Over Time" charts.
For information about Qwen3.6 27B (Non-reasoning)'s intelligence, capabilities, modalities, and how it compares to other models, see the model overview page. View model overview