--- title: "Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct-FP8 - Model Details & Comparison" description: "Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct-FP8 from Tensormesh: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/tensormesh/qwen3-coder-480b-a35b-instruct-fp8" markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/tensormesh/qwen3-coder-480b-a35b-instruct-fp8.md" --- # Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct-FP8 - Model Details & Comparison > Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct-FP8 from Tensormesh: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/pricing.md) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/book-a-demo) ## About Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct-FP8 Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct-FP8 is a chat model from Tensormesh, one of 10 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.45 per 1M input tokens and $1.80 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1345 out of 2921 chat models by cost and cheaper than 54% of models in this category. Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct-FP8 supports function calling, prompt caching, structured output. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 33% among chat models. ## Specifications - **Tensormesh Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **262,144 Max Input Tokens.** - **262,144 Max Output Tokens.** - **$0.45 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$1.80 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct-FP8 supports: Function Calling, Prompt Caching, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice. ## Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct-FP8 Pricing Overview At $0.45 per 1M input tokens and $1.80 per 1M output tokens, Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct-FP8 ranks 1345 out of 2921 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 54% of models in this category. Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct-FP8 is one of 10 Tensormesh chat models, with support for function calling, prompt caching, structured output. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 33% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct-FP8 with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gpt-4.1-mini | Azure | $0.40 | $1.60 | | gpt-4.1-mini-2025-04-14 | Azure | $0.40 | $1.60 | | gemini-3-flash-preview | Vertex AI | $0.50 | $3.00 | | gemini-3-flash-preview | Google Gemini | $0.50 | $3.00 | | gpt-4.1-mini | OpenAI | $0.40 | $1.60 | - [Compare gpt-4.1-mini](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4.1-mini.md) - [Compare gpt-4.1-mini-2025-04-14](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4.1-mini-2025-04-14.md) - [Compare gemini-3-flash-preview](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3-flash-preview.md) - [Compare gemini-3-flash-preview](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-3-flash-preview.md) - [Compare gpt-4.1-mini](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-4.1-mini.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct-FP8 costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/tensormesh/model/qwen3-coder-480b-a35b-instruct-fp8.md) - [All Tensormesh pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/tensormesh.md) ## FAQ ### Is Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct-FP8 cheaper than gpt-4.1-mini? No. Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct-FP8 costs $0.45 per 1M input tokens while gpt-4.1-mini costs $0.40 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-4.1-mini 11% more affordable for input. However, Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct-FP8 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct-FP8 pricing compare to the average chat model? Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct-FP8 input pricing is $0.45 per 1M tokens, which is 18% below the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 1345 out of 2921 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 54% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.80 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50. ### What makes Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct-FP8 different from other Tensormesh models? Among Tensormesh's 10 chat models, Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct-FP8 ranks 7 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct-FP8? The most comparable chat models to Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct-FP8 are: gpt-4.1-mini from Azure ($0.40/1M input tokens); gpt-4.1-mini-2025-04-14 from Azure ($0.40/1M input tokens); gemini-3-flash-preview from Vertex AI ($0.50/1M input tokens); gemini-3-flash-preview from Google Gemini ($0.50/1M 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-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct-FP8 costs? Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct-FP8 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 $0.45 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.80. ## Related Resources - [Tensormesh models](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/provider/tensormesh.md) - [Model library](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library.md) - [LLM cost calculator](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md) - [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/pricing.md) - [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/enterprise) - [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/book-a-demo) - [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/resources.md) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/tensormesh/qwen3-coder-480b-a35b-instruct-fp8](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/tensormesh/qwen3-coder-480b-a35b-instruct-fp8) for AI/LLM consumption.*