Qwen3 0.6B (Reasoning)
Analysis Summary
Qwen3 0.6B (Reasoning) sits in the Emerging tier on our leaderboard, ranked #294 of 557 published models on overall intelligence. At $0.110 input and $1.26 output per 1M tokens, it is among the most expensive on the market.
Editorial notes
Qwen3 0.6B Reasoning is a sub-1B model with very low benchmark scores across reasoning and coding; its ultra-low pricing is its only practical advantage for minimal inference tasks.
Assessed May 14, 2026
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Performance Profile
Performance Indices
Source: Artificial Analysis
Benchmark Scores
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Benchmark data from Artificial Analysis and Hugging Face
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Model Information
| Provider | Alibaba |
| Release Date | April 28, 2025 |
| Status | Active |
Pricing
| Token Type | Cost per 1M tokens | Cost per 1K tokens |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $0.11 | $0.000110 |
| Output | $1.26 | $0.001260 |
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Last updated: May 20, 2026 8:38 pm