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Model comparison · Updated 2 Nov 2026

Nemotron 3.5 Super VL vs Qwen3.8 27B

Nemotron 3.5 Super VL and Qwen3.8 27B cost the same on input, $0.15 per 1M tokens. Nemotron 3.5 Super VL has the larger context window (1.05M against 1M tokens). For a support chatbot at 10,000 chats a day, the standard-tier bill is about $113 a month for Nemotron 3.5 Super VL and $236 for Qwen3.8 27B.

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ModelsAtlas. “Nemotron 3.5 Super VL vs Qwen3.8 27B”. Retrieved 2 Nov 2026. https://modelsatlas.com/compare/nvidia/nemotron-3-5-super-vl/vs/qwen/3-8-27b

Model A

Nemotron 3.5 Super VL

by NVIDIA · weights not marked open · GRIDC5

Input / 1M
$0.15
observed We measured
Source
Our catalogue
Retrieved
2 Nov 2026
Output / 1M$0.50
Context1.05M
vs

Model B

Qwen3.8 27B

by Qwen (Alibaba) · weights not marked open · GRIDC5

Input / 1M
$0.15
observed We measured
Source
Our catalogue
Retrieved
2 Nov 2026
Output / 1M$1.88
Context1M

Key numbers

Standard tier · highlighted = better

Nemotron 3.5 Super VL
Qwen3.8 27B
Input / 1M tokens
$0.15
$0.15
Output / 1M tokens
$0.50
$1.88
Batch input / output
Not listed
Not listed
Context window
1,048,576
1,000,000
Input types
Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Weights
Not marked open
Not marked open
Tiers listed
free, standard
standard
Prices checked
2026-11-02
2026-11-02

What it costs for real workloads

Monthly, standard tier, 30 days

Support chatbot10k chats/day · 1.5k in, 300 out
$113/mo
$236/mo
RAG over documents2k queries/day · 12k in, 500 out
$123/mo
$164/mo
Coding agent300 tasks/day · 60k in, 8k out
$117/mo
$216/mo

Nemotron 3.5 Super VL   Qwen3.8 27B · Derived from the standard-tier prices above, input and output tokens per request as stated, 30 days. Excludes caching discounts and batch. Try your own numbers.

On the atlas

Price band (A–H) × context band (1–6)

Same square. Nemotron 3.5 Super VL and Qwen3.8 27B share C5.

Same square as Nemotron 3.5 Super VL: Claude Haiku 5.5 ($0.10), Muse Spark 1.2 Contributor ($0.10), Muse Spark 1.3 Contributor ($0.10). Open C5

AFreeB<$0.10C$0.10–0.30D$0.30–1E$1–3F$3–10G$10–30H$30+1<32K232–128K3128–256K4256K–1M51M6>1MINPUT PRICE PER 1M TOKENS →CONTEXT WINDOW ↑ · position within a square follows the real valueMiniMax M3.1 Flash · C5Qwen3.8 Flash · C5Qwen3.8 Omni Flash · C5Qwen3.6 Flash · C5MiniMax-01 · C5Nemotron 3.5 Super VLNemotron 3.5 Super VLQwen3.8 27BQwen3.8 27B
Nemotron 3.5 Super VLQwen3.8 27BNearest neighboursOpen weights
View the map as a table (1 squares)
SquarePrice bandContext bandModels
GRIDC5$0.10–0.301MNemotron 3.5 Super VL, Qwen3.8 27B, MiniMax M3.1 Flash, Qwen3.8 Flash, Qwen3.8 Omni Flash, Qwen3.6 Flash, MiniMax-01

Capabilities side by side

Only what our records list

Nemotron 3.5 Super VL
Qwen3.8 27B
Vision input
Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Audio input
Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Open weights
Not marked open
Not marked open
Batch tier
Not listed
Not listed
Free tier
Supported
Not listed
Thinking tier
Not listed
Not listed

Neither record lists input types, so we do not claim any.

Which should you choose?

Editorial

Choose Nemotron 3.5 Super VL if…

  • output dominates your bill: $0.50 per 1M output against $1.88
  • your prompts are long: it takes 1,048,576 tokens against 1,000,000
  • you want to try it free: it lists a free tier

Choose Qwen3.8 27B if…

Nothing in the recorded numbers favours Qwen3.8 27B over Nemotron 3.5 Super VL. Pick it for what our records do not cover — your own tests, or an account you already have with Qwen (Alibaba).

Each reason is a fact from the tables above. Picking between them is our judgement, and we do not benchmark quality: price and context are what we can measure, so test both on your own prompts before you commit.

Questions

Is Nemotron 3.5 Super VL better than Qwen3.8 27B?
We do not benchmark quality, so we cannot say. On the recorded numbers: Nemotron 3.5 Super VL and Qwen3.8 27B cost the same on input, $0.15 per 1M tokens. Nemotron 3.5 Super VL has the larger context window (1.05M against 1M tokens). For a support chatbot at 10,000 chats a day, the standard-tier bill is about $113 a month for Nemotron 3.5 Super VL and $236 for Qwen3.8 27B. Which is better for you depends on your task; test both on your own prompts.
Which is cheaper, Nemotron 3.5 Super VL or Qwen3.8 27B?
They cost the same on input, $0.15 per 1M tokens. Output is $0.50 for Nemotron 3.5 Super VL and $1.88 for Qwen3.8 27B.
How much does each cost per 1M tokens?
Nemotron 3.5 Super VL: $0.15 input and $0.50 output. Qwen3.8 27B: $0.15 input and $1.88 output. Standard tier, USD.
Which has the larger context window?
Nemotron 3.5 Super VL, with 1,048,576 tokens. Qwen3.8 27B has 1,000,000 tokens.
Do both offer batch pricing?
Neither lists a batch tier in our catalogue.
Can both read images or audio?
Input types recorded for Nemotron 3.5 Super VL: none recorded. For Qwen3.8 27B: none recorded. Where a record lists none we say so rather than guess; check each vendor's documentation before relying on a capability.
Is either model open-weight?
Nemotron 3.5 Super VL: not marked open-weight in our records. Qwen3.8 27B: not marked open-weight in our records.
Is either model free?
Nemotron 3.5 Super VL is listed at no per-token charge; Qwen3.8 27B is not. Read the provider's limits before relying on a free offer.
What would each cost for a support chatbot?
At 10,000 chats a day, 1,500 input and 300 output tokens each, 30 days, standard tier: about $113 a month for Nemotron 3.5 Super VL and $236 for Qwen3.8 27B. This is our calculation from the listed prices, not a quote.

About the two models

Nemotron 3.5 Super VL

By NVIDIA. $0.15 input and $0.50 output per 1M tokens, 1.05M context, atlas square C5. Tiers listed: free, standard.

Full specs & pricing →

Qwen3.8 27B

By Qwen (Alibaba). $0.15 input and $1.88 output per 1M tokens, 1M context, atlas square C5. Tiers listed: standard.

Full specs & pricing →

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