# Darwin-36B-Opus vs Qwopus3.8-27B-Flash-V2 (slim)

> Darwin-36B-Opus and Qwopus3.8-27B-Flash-V2 score within a point of each other for open-weight models you run yourself, 61 and 61 out of 100. Prices, MCP, x402, uptime and agent notes side by side.

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Darwin-36B-Opus and Qwopus3.8-27B-Flash-V2 score within a point of each other on agent readiness, 61 (C) and 61 (C). Qwopus3.8-27B-Flash-V2 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
- Qwopus3.8-27B-Flash-V2: C 61, rank #46 of 100 open-weight models · https://www.anchorterminal.com/tools/qwopus3-8-27b-flash-v2.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 Risk, 55 against 50; Agent interface, 70 against 60.
- Qwopus3.8-27B-Flash-V2, good for Hobbyist and research agents that want a faster-finishing Qwen3.8-27B for local coding loops on a 24 GB GPU. Ahead on Reach, 85 against 80; Documentation and upkeep, 56 against 51.

| Category | Darwin-36B-Opus | Qwopus3.8-27B-Flash-V2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Capability (35%) | pending | pending |
| Reach (25%) | 80 | 85 |
| Risk (20%) | 55 | 50 |
| Agent interface (10%) | 70 | 60 |
| Documentation and upkeep (10%) | 51 | 56 |

| Fact (where they differ) | Darwin-36B-Opus | Qwopus3.8-27B-Flash-V2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vendor | FINAL-Bench (VIDRAFT) | Jackrong |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 (metadata only, no LICENSE file); built on Qwen3.8-27B under Apache 2.0 |
| Last release | 2026-04-23 | 2026-09-21 |