kimi-k2.5-thinking vs hy3 Benchmark Comparison
Direct benchmark comparison between kimi-k2.5-thinking and hy3 based on LMArena Elo and the latest 2026 API pricing.
Direct Technical & Pricing Comparison
| Frontier Model |
LMArena Elo |
API Cost (1M) |
Throughput |
| kimi-k2.5-thinking |
1450 |
$5.7e-7 |
51 |
| hy3 |
1527 |
$1.4e-7 |
60 |
*These models represent the Pareto Frontier (optimal cost-to-performance).*
Comparison Summary: hy3 is the more capable model in this pair, leading by 77 Elo points. Specifically, hy3 is currently on the Pareto line, suggesting it offers better systemic value for its performance tier.