Google Gemini 1.5 Pro edges out the Alibaba Qwen 2.5 72B in the ai language models category, particularly in battery, scoring 7.0/10 vs 5.9/10. If you want the better overall performer, Google Gemini 1.5 Pro is the clear pick.
Scores are relative within the ai language modelscategory. Percentages show each dimension's weight in the overall score. A difference of less than 0.5 points is considered a tie.
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Lower cost = better value. Free = open-source self-hosted.
| Metric | 1.5 Pro | 2.5 72B |
|---|---|---|
| Input (Prompt) | $1.25/1M | ✓$0.40/1M |
| Output (Completion) | $5.00/1M | ✓$1.20/1M |
| Open Source | Proprietary | ✓ Free |
Context Window (tokens)
| Metric | 1.5 Pro | 2.5 72B |
|---|---|---|
| Max Output | 8,192 tok | 8,192 tok |
| Speed | ✓110 tok/s | 90 tok/s |
| Time to First Token | 700ms | ✓500ms |
| Languages | ✓40+ | 29+ |
Higher is better. Industry-standard AI evaluation benchmarks.
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| Feature | 1.5 Pro | 2.5 72B |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning / Chain-of-Thought | ✕ | ✕ |
| Vision (Image Input) | ✓ | ✕ |
| Audio Input | ✓ | ✕ |
| Video Input | ✓ | ✕ |
| Image/Audio Output | ✕ | ✕ |
| Function Calling / Tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| JSON Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time Web Access | ✕ | ✕ |
| Fine-tuning Support | ✕ | ✓ |
| Batch API | ✓ | ✓ |
| Streaming | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✕ | ✓ |
| Field | 1.5 Pro | 2.5 72B |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba | |
| Parameters | — | 72B |
| Knowledge Cutoff | 2023-11 | 2024-09 |
| License | Commercial | Qwen Community |
| Best For | long contextdocument analysisvideogeneral | multilingualcodingopen sourceChinese language |
Buy Google Gemini 1.5 Pro if…
Buy the Google Gemini 1.5 Pro if you want the best overall value in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
Buy Alibaba Qwen 2.5 72B if…
The Alibaba Qwen 2.5 72B is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.
Google Gemini 1.5 Pro edges out the Alibaba Qwen 2.5 72B in the ai language models category, particularly in battery, scoring 7.0/10 vs 5.9/10. If you want the better overall performer, Google Gemini 1.5 Pro is the clear pick.
Yes, Google Gemini 1.5 Pro scores higher overall (8.9 vs 8.4).
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Buy the Google Gemini 1.5 Pro if you want the best overall value in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
The Alibaba Qwen 2.5 72B is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.