kimi-k3-max vs hy4-preview Benchmark Comparison
Direct benchmark comparison between kimi-k3-max and hy4-preview based on LMArena Elo and the latest 2026 API pricing.
Direct Technical & Pricing Comparison
| Frontier Model |
LMArena Elo |
API Cost (1M) |
Throughput |
| kimi-k3-max |
1485 |
$0.0000021 |
16 |
| hy4-preview |
1624 |
$8.34e-7 |
38 |
*These models represent the Pareto Frontier (optimal cost-to-performance).*
Comparison Summary: hy4-preview is the more capable model in this pair, leading by 140 Elo points. Specifically, hy4-preview is currently on the Pareto line, suggesting it offers better systemic value for its performance tier.