gemini-3-flash vs hy3 Benchmark Comparison
Direct benchmark comparison between gemini-3-flash and hy3 based on LMArena Elo and the latest 2026 API pricing.
Direct Technical & Pricing Comparison
| Frontier Model |
LMArena Elo |
API Cost (1M) |
Throughput |
| gemini-3-flash |
1473 |
$5e-7 |
59 |
| hy3 |
1457 |
$1.32e-7 |
53 |
*These models represent the Pareto Frontier (optimal cost-to-performance).*
Comparison Summary: These models are highly competitive, with a negligible Elo gap of only 16 points. The choice between them should be driven by specific API features or provider preference. Notably, both models are on the Pareto Frontier, representing a true trade-off between higher intelligence and lower cost.