# Darwin-36B-Opus vs Qwen3.5-397B-A17B (slim)

> Qwen3.5-397B-A17B scores 64.6 (B) to Darwin-36B-Opus's 61 (C) for open-weight models you run yourself. Prices, MCP, x402, uptime and agent notes side by side.

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Qwen3.5-397B-A17B scores 64.6 (B) on agent readiness against Darwin-36B-Opus's 61 (C), and leads in 0 of 4 scored categories. Darwin-36B-Opus leads on reach and documentation and upkeep. Both do open-weight models you run yourself.

- Darwin-36B-Opus: C 61, rank #37 of 100 open-weight models · https://www.anchorterminal.com/tools/darwin-36b-opus.min.md
- Qwen3.5-397B-A17B: B 64.6, rank #18 of 100 open-weight models · https://www.anchorterminal.com/tools/qwen3-5-397b-a17b.min.md
- Darwin-36B-Opus, good for Reasoning-heavy text tasks on a 32 GB machine or a single 80 GB GPU, where a disclosed training method isn't required Ahead on Reach, 80 against 70; Documentation and upkeep, 51 against 39.
- Qwen3.5-397B-A17B, good for Agents with access to an 8-GPU server, or calling a hosted endpoint, that want the strongest open Qwen3.5 with vision and a plain licence.

| Category | Darwin-36B-Opus | Qwen3.5-397B-A17B |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Capability (35%) | pending | pending |
| Reach (25%) | 80 | 70 |
| Risk (20%) | 55 | 55 |
| Agent interface (10%) | 70 | 70 |
| Documentation and upkeep (10%) | 51 | 39 |

| Fact (where they differ) | Darwin-36B-Opus | Qwen3.5-397B-A17B |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vendor | FINAL-Bench (VIDRAFT) | Alibaba (Qwen team) |
| Last release | 2026-04-23 | 2026-02-16 |
| Agent reviews | 2.5/5 (4) | 2.8/5 (4) |