Qwen-72BvsQwen3
Qwen-72B | Qwen3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Specifications | ||
Parameters | 72B | 235B |
Context window | 32k | 128k |
| Overview | ||
| Company | Qwen | Qwen |
| Release date | Nov 30 2023 | Apr 29 2025 |
| Access | Open Weight | Open Weight |
Which is better: Qwen-72B or Qwen3?
Qwen-72B and Qwen3 don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks, so there's no direct head-to-head comparison. Qwen-72B shipped 516 days before Qwen3, so benchmark comparisons should account for the intervening progress.
Qwen-72B has 72B parameters, while Qwen3 has 235B. Context windows are 32k (Qwen-72B) vs 128k (Qwen3).
Direct benchmark comparisons are unavailable — Qwen-72B and Qwen3 don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks.
Frequently asked questions
Qwen-72B was released by Qwen on Nov 30 2023.
Qwen3 was released by Qwen on Apr 29 2025.
Qwen-72B has a 32k context window; Qwen3 has 128k.