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  3. Claude 2 vs Hy3
Updated Jul 2026

Claude 2 vs Hy3

Hy3 is cheaper than Claude 2 at $0.132/M vs $11.02/M input tokens.

Simple Falling Object Game

Catch the falling object. Paddle at the bottom, score at the top, one file.

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Claude 2
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Hy3

Which answer wins?

Written rounds

2 prompts
  • Seven pantry ingredients, one dish, and a name worth saying out loud.

    Claude 2: Here is a 7-ingredient recipe for a sweet dish I'll call "Cinnamon Apple Surprise": Cinnamon Apple Surprise Ingredients: 3 apples, cored and sliced 1⁄4 cup brown sugar 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1⁄4 tsp nutmeg 2 tbsp butter, melted 1 refrigerated pie crust Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°F.

    Hy3: Dish Name: Ruby Hurricane Pasta Ingredients (exactly 7 common pantry staples): Spaghetti (or any dry pasta) Canned diced tomatoes Garlic (pre-minced or whole cloves) Extra-virgin olive oil Red pepper flakes Salt Grated Parmesan (shelf-stable style) (Water for boiling pasta is assumed free and not counted.)

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • One month, three habits, someone starting from nothing.

    Claude 2: Here is a 1-month beginner health and longevity plan focused on diet, exercise, and sleep: Diet: Eliminate sugary drinks and limit sweets. Replace with water and fruits. Eat more veggies. Aim for 1-2 cups with each meal. Focus on dark leafy greens, broccoli, carrots. Increase fiber intake.

    Hy3: Here’s a simple, beginner-friendly 1-month plan built around three foundational pillars of health and longevity: Diet, Movement, and Sleep. The goal is to build sustainable habits, not perfection. Diet – Nourish Without Obsessing Focus: Add before you subtract; keep it practical.

    Every model's answer to this prompt

Price and specs

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Hy3 has the edge: bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window. Hy3 costs 62x less per token.

Claude 2 and Hy3 compared across 5 shared prompts
SpecClaude 2Hy3
Input price$11.02/M tokens$0.132/M tokens
Output price$32.68/M tokens$0.528/M tokens
Context window100K tokens262K tokens
ParametersNot disclosed295B
Weights—Open
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedJun 2023Jul 2026
At 10M a month$110$110$1.32$1.32
1M10M100M1B10M tokens

Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.

Where to run it5 hosts, cheapest first
Claude 2

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Hy35 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
  • Tencentfp8$0.08 in·$0.33 out·262k·100% up
  • GGMI Cloudbf16$0.14 in·$0.58 out·262k·100% up
  • NNovita$0.14 in·$0.58 out·262k·100% up
  • PPhala$0.15 in·$0.64 out·262k·100% up
  • AAtlasCloudfp8$0.20 in·$0.80 out·262k·99.9% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 12 Oct 2026.

Common questions

What is the difference between Claude 2 and Hy3?

Claude 2 is developed by Anthropic while Hy3 is developed by Tencent. Claude 2 has a 100K token context window vs Hy3's 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 5 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, Claude 2 or Hy3?

It depends on your use case. Claude 2 and Hy3 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 5 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does Claude 2 cost compared to Hy3?

Claude 2 costs $11.02/M input tokens and Hy3 costs $0.132/M input tokens. Hy3 is $10.89/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

How can I compare Claude 2 and Hy3 on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Claude 2 and Hy3 across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

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