# Qwen3 Max Thinking release · 2025-11-03 · snapshot 2026-10-26

Creator: Alibaba · 1 effort levels

| Effort level | Input modalities | Intelligence | Total cost | E2E | On the frontier today | ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qwen3 Max Thinking (Preview) | Text | 16.30 | - | - | no | `qwen3-max-thinking-preview` |


> Metrics snapshot: 2026-10-26T15:24:18Z. Intelligence index version: unknown. Release timeline, frontier age, release impact and shakeup cards are reconstructions using one selected snapshot's metrics, not a record of what was known at release. Scores, benchmark cost and derived value may change when the index methodology changes. Source documentation advertises v4.3.2; API correspondence is unverified.
