Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Hy3-preview (Non-reasoning) | Qwen3 4B (Non-reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.123 | $0.11 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.43 | $0.42 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Qwen3 4B (Non-reasoning) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.19/M tokens vs $0.20/M for Hy3-preview (Non-reasoning).
Hy3-preview (Non-reasoning) wins 7 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 3 for Qwen3 4B (Non-reasoning). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Hy3-preview (Non-reasoning) generates tokens faster at 120 tok/s vs 104 tok/s. However, Qwen3 4B (Non-reasoning) has lower time-to-first-token (1.05s vs 2.86s).
Choose based on your priorities: Qwen3 4B (Non-reasoning) for lower cost, Hy3-preview (Non-reasoning) for stronger benchmark performance, and Hy3-preview (Non-reasoning) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.