# I Tested Qwen 3.8 So You Don't Have To…

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Podcast: [AI News Today | Julian Goldie Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ai-news-today-julian-goldie-podcast-7573784)
Published: 2026-07-20T21:39:00+00:00
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## Resource

Qwen 3.8 vs Fable 5 vs GPT-5.6: Side-by-Side Frontend & Game Tests (Plus Kimi K3 Comparison)The episode reviews Alibaba’s Qwen 3.8 (2.4T parameters) and its claim of being second only to Fable 5, then tests it side by side against Fable 5 and GPT-5.6 across multiple frontend/game-style builds (racing, fireworks, aurora, black hole, neon blaster/racer, cloth simulation, flight sim, promo video, RPG/GTA/Doom, Dragonflight, and Nordic crypt). The creator finds Qwen 3.8 often strong at fun 3D gameplay but frequently weaker in UI/graphics polish versus GPT-5.6 and Fable 5, with mixed results depending on the test. They note Qwen 3.8 is a big step up from Qwen 3.7 but may disappoint relative to its marketing, and they generally prefer Kimi K3 for front-end quality, while also discussing access difficulties and recommending using Coder/Qoda to try Qwen 3.8.

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