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title: "Qwen3-32B - Model Details & Comparison"
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# Qwen3-32B - Model Details & Comparison

> Qwen3-32B from Sambanova: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

## Important Links

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- [Enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise)
- [Pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md)
- [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
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## About Qwen3-32B

Qwen3-32B is a chat model from SambaNova, one of 19 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.40 per 1M input tokens and $0.80 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1210 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 54% of models in this category. Qwen3-32B supports function calling, reasoning. It accepts up to 8K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **Sambanova Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **8,192 Max Input Tokens.**
- **8,192 Max Output Tokens.**
- **8,192 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.40 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.80 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

Qwen3-32B supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Tool Choice.

## Qwen3-32B Pricing Overview

At $0.40 per 1M input tokens and $0.80 per 1M output tokens, Qwen3-32B ranks 1210 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 54% of models in this category.

Qwen3-32B is one of 19 SambaNova chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to Qwen3-32B with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.33 | $2.75 |
| eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.33 | $2.75 |
| us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.33 | $2.75 |
| minimax.minimax-m2.5 | AWS Bedrock | $0.36 | $1.44 |
| gpt-oss-120b | Cerebras | $0.35 | $0.75 |

- [Compare apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1-0.md)
- [Compare eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1-0.md)
- [Compare us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1-0.md)
- [Compare minimax.minimax-m2.5](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/minimax.minimax-m2.5.md)
- [Compare gpt-oss-120b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/cerebras/gpt-oss-120b.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate Qwen3-32B costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/sambanova/model/qwen3-32b.md)
- [All SambaNova pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/sambanova.md)

## FAQ

### Is Qwen3-32B cheaper than apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0?

No. Qwen3-32B costs $0.40 per 1M input tokens while apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 costs $0.33 per 1M input tokens, making apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 17% more affordable for input. However, Qwen3-32B may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does Qwen3-32B pricing compare to the average chat model?

Qwen3-32B input pricing is $0.40 per 1M tokens, which is 20% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 1210 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 54% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.80 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes Qwen3-32B different from other SambaNova models?

Among SambaNova's 19 chat models, Qwen3-32B ranks 8 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to Qwen3-32B?

The most comparable chat models to Qwen3-32B are: apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); minimax.minimax-m2.5 from AWS Bedrock ($0.36/1M 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 calculate Qwen3-32B costs?

Qwen3-32B 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 $0.40 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.80.

## Related Resources

- [Sambanova models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/sambanova.md)
- [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md)
- [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md)
- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md)
- [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise)
- [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo)
- [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md)

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