Qwen 2.5 72B vs Qwen 2.5 Coder 32B
Comprehensive comparison of two leading open-source AI models
Qwen 2.5 72B
ProviderAlibaba Cloud
Parameters72B
KYI Score8.9/10
LicenseApache 2.0
Qwen 2.5 Coder 32B
ProviderAlibaba Cloud
Parameters32B
KYI Score9.2/10
LicenseApache 2.0
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Qwen 2.5 72B | Qwen 2.5 Coder 32B |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba Cloud | Alibaba Cloud |
| Parameters | 72B | 32B |
| KYI Score | 8.9/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Speed | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Cost Efficiency | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| License | Apache 2.0 | Apache 2.0 |
| Context Length | 128K tokens | 128K tokens |
| Pricing | free | free |
Performance Comparison
SpeedHigher is better
Qwen 2.5 72B7/10
Qwen 2.5 Coder 32B8/10
QualityHigher is better
Qwen 2.5 72B9/10
Qwen 2.5 Coder 32B9/10
Cost EffectivenessHigher is better
Qwen 2.5 72B9/10
Qwen 2.5 Coder 32B9/10
Qwen 2.5 72B Strengths
- ✓Best-in-class Chinese support
- ✓Strong multilingual
- ✓Long context
- ✓Versatile
Qwen 2.5 72B Limitations
- ✗Less known in Western markets
- ✗Documentation primarily in Chinese
Qwen 2.5 Coder 32B Strengths
- ✓Exceptional coding abilities
- ✓Fast inference
- ✓Long context
- ✓Multi-language
Qwen 2.5 Coder 32B Limitations
- ✗Specialized for code only
- ✗Less versatile for general tasks
Best Use Cases
Qwen 2.5 72B
Multilingual applicationsAsian language tasksCode generationTranslation
Qwen 2.5 Coder 32B
Code generationCode completionDebuggingCode reviewDocumentation
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Qwen 2.5 72B if you need best-in-class chinese support and prioritize strong multilingual.
Choose Qwen 2.5 Coder 32B if you need exceptional coding abilities and prioritize fast inference.