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title: "qwen3-coder-480b-instruct-bf16 - Model Details & Comparison"
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# qwen3-coder-480b-instruct-bf16 - Model Details & Comparison

> qwen3-coder-480b-instruct-bf16 from Fireworks AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About qwen3-coder-480b-instruct-bf16

qwen3-coder-480b-instruct-bf16 is a chat model from Fireworks AI, one of 274 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.90 per 1M input tokens and $0.90 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1691 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 36% of models in this category. It accepts up to 4K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **Fireworks AI Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **4,096 Max Input Tokens.**
- **4,096 Max Output Tokens.**
- **4,096 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.90 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.90 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## qwen3-coder-480b-instruct-bf16 Pricing Overview

At $0.90 per 1M input tokens and $0.90 per 1M output tokens, qwen3-coder-480b-instruct-bf16 ranks 1691 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 36% of models in this category.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to qwen3-coder-480b-instruct-bf16 with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.80 | $3.20 |
| anthropic.claude-3-5-haiku-20241022-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.80 | $4.00 |
| anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5@20251001 | AWS Bedrock | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| anthropic.claude-instant-v1 | AWS Bedrock | $0.80 | $2.40 |

- [Compare amazon.nova-pro-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.nova-pro-v1-0.md)
- [Compare anthropic.claude-3-5-haiku-20241022-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/anthropic.claude-3-5-haiku-20241022-v1-0.md)
- [Compare anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1-0.md)
- [Compare anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5@20251001](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001.md)
- [Compare anthropic.claude-instant-v1](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/anthropic.claude-instant-v1.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate qwen3-coder-480b-instruct-bf16 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/fireworks_ai/model/qwen3-coder-480b-instruct-bf16.md)
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- [All Fireworks AI pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/fireworks_ai.md)

## FAQ

### Is qwen3-coder-480b-instruct-bf16 cheaper than amazon.nova-pro-v1:0?

No. qwen3-coder-480b-instruct-bf16 costs $0.90 per 1M input tokens while amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 costs $0.80 per 1M input tokens, making amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 11% more affordable for input. However, qwen3-coder-480b-instruct-bf16 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does qwen3-coder-480b-instruct-bf16 pricing compare to the average chat model?

qwen3-coder-480b-instruct-bf16 input pricing is $0.90 per 1M tokens, which is 80% above the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 1691 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 36% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.90 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes qwen3-coder-480b-instruct-bf16 different from other Fireworks AI models?

Among Fireworks AI's 274 chat models, qwen3-coder-480b-instruct-bf16 ranks 233 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to qwen3-coder-480b-instruct-bf16?

The most comparable chat models to qwen3-coder-480b-instruct-bf16 are: amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.80/1M input tokens); anthropic.claude-3-5-haiku-20241022-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.80/1M input tokens); anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($1.00/1M input tokens); anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5@20251001 from AWS Bedrock ($1.00/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

### How do I check if Fireworks AI is down?

You can monitor Fireworks AI service health in real time on the Bifrost Fireworks AI Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds.

### How do I calculate qwen3-coder-480b-instruct-bf16 costs?

qwen3-coder-480b-instruct-bf16 is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.90 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.90.

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