gemini-3.5-flash vs hy3 Benchmark Comparison
Direct benchmark comparison between gemini-3.5-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-3.5-flash |
1504 |
$0.0000015 |
119 |
| hy3 |
1527 |
$1.4e-7 |
60 |
*These models represent the Pareto Frontier (optimal cost-to-performance).*
Comparison Summary: These models are highly competitive, with a negligible Elo gap of only 23 points. The choice between them should be driven by specific API features or provider preference. Specifically, hy3 is currently on the Pareto line, suggesting it offers better systemic value for its performance tier.