Qwen 3.8 27B Paradox: Think Mode Is 20-42% Faster

Comparative chart of Qwen 3.8 27B: generation time and output volume in Think vs NoThink modes on RTX 3090 — the thinking paradox

The chart visually demonstrates the thinking paradox in Qwen 3.8 27B: the Think mode generates text 20-42% faster, while NoThink inflates the output volume by 30-45%. The comparison covers the Jormungandr, Tattoo Diamond, Tattoo Gloves and Tattoo Bull tasks as part of an RTX 3090 test drive.

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