Qwen xhigh Mode Consumes Massive Token Count

Tests show Qwen3.8-27B's xhigh reasoning mode significantly increases thought tokens, with a Reddit user reporting 180,000 tokens consumed for a single task, advising a 200,000 context buffer.

2026-08-15 ~ 2026-08-17 · 2 related posts

• Qwen Reasoning Intensity Test: 'xhigh' Mode Generates Massive Thought Tokens — SarcasticBaka · 2026-08-15
• Qwen 3.8-27B Long Thinking Test: Fails to Finish Planning After 50k Tokens — LippyBumblebutt · 2026-08-17