Can Qwen 3.8 Preview Approach the Frontier?
teortaxesTex · x · 2026-07-20
This comment discusses the potential performance of Qwen 3.8 Preview.
The author suggests it needs to be at least stronger than 3.7 Max to be considered "decent," guessing it will likely land somewhere between GLM 5.2 or better. A cited viewpoint notes that the Qwen series often releases early open-weight versions that feel like "semi-finished" products, offering more scientific value. Meanwhile, it's acknowledged that Qwen 3.6 is clearly superior to 3.5, and while 3.7 Max is already approaching the frontier, Max preview versions generally deliver mediocre performance.
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