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Updated Jul 2026

DeepSeek V3.2 SpecialevsHy3

Hy3 is cheaper than DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale at $0.132/M vs $0.28/M input tokens.

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale and Hy3 compared across 14 shared prompts
SpecDeepSeek V3.2 SpecialeHy3
Input price$0.28/M tokens$0.132/M tokens
Output price$0.42/M tokens$0.528/M tokens
Context window131K tokens262K tokens
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedDec 2025Jul 2026
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 14 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Historical Counterfactual Analysis

If the transistor had been invented in 1920 instead of 1947, trace the likely technological, economic, and geopolitical implications through…

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale10,011 words
We need to consider a counterfactual: the transistor invented in 1920 instead of 1947. The transistor is a fundamental building block of modern electronics. Its invention revolutionized computing, communications, and many other fields. Pushing its invention back 27 years would have profound effects.
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Hy3921 words
Premise: A functional solid-state transistor (germanium point-contact or junction) is demonstrated in 1920, with steady refinement through the interwar years. Vacuum tubes are not immediately displaced, but by the early 1930s transistors are reliable enough for niche military and telecom use, and by the late 1930s they…
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Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale170 words
"Honey-Lemon Bliss Bites" A sweet, tangy, and chewy treat that’s quick to make with pantry staples! Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup honey 2 tbsp peanut butter (or any nut/seed butter) 1 tbsp lemon zest (or 1 tsp lemon juice) 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional, for coating) A pinch of salt…
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Hy3178 words
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.)
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Advanced Longevity Plan (Biohacker)

Develop a comprehensive, cutting-edge 3-month longevity plan for a biohacker aiming to optimize longevity, physical and cognitive…

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale2,085 words
3-Month Longevity Optimization Plan for the Advanced Biohacker Introduction This plan integrates cutting‑edge nutrition, supplementation, exercise, recovery, stress management, sleep optimization, and data‑driven feedback to maximize healthspan, lifespan, physical performance, and cognitive function.
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Hy3498 words
The 90-Day Biohacker Longevity & Performance Protocol Goal: Maximize healthspan, cognitive resilience, and physical capacity via quantified self, metabolic flexibility, and targeted compounds. Assumptions: Healthy adult, experienced with fasting/exercise, access to wearables & supplements. I.
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Ethical Dilemma with Stakeholders

You're the CEO of a pharmaceutical company. Your best-selling drug ($2B annual revenue, used by 4 million patients for chronic pain) has…

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale6,189 words
We are the CEO of a pharmaceutical company. Our best-selling drug: $2B annual revenue, used by 4 million patients for chronic pain. Internal research team flagged a rare but serious side effect: liver failure in approximately 1 in 8,000 patients over 5 years.
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Hy3997 words
Assumptions / Starting Point Current time: Monday 9:00 AM. Board meeting: Wednesday 9:00 AM (Hour 48). Earnings call: Thursday 9:00 AM (Hour 72). Drug: $2B revenue, 4M patients, liver failure 1/8,000 over 5 yrs (~500 total, ~100/yr).
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Beginner's Longevity Plan

Outline a simple, actionable 1-month plan for someone starting their journey towards better health and longevity. Focus on 3 key areas…

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale377 words
Here’s a simple, actionable 1-month plan focusing on diet, exercise, and sleep to kickstart your journey toward better health and longevity. Each area includes beginner-friendly tips to ensure consistency and progress. 1. Diet: Nourish Your Body Goal: Develop healthier eating habits and reduce processed foods.
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Hy3306 words
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.
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Explain Like I'm a Specific Expert

Explain how a large language model (like GPT or Claude) learns and generates text to each of these three audiences: 1. **An experienced…

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale2,320 words
We need to generate three explanations for how a large language model learns and generates text, each tailored to a different audience: experienced software engineer (no ML), PhD physicist (mathematical precision), and venture capitalist (business evaluation). Each explanation should be 2-3 paragraphs.
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Hy3816 words
For the Experienced Software Engineer (distributed systems/APIs, no ML, skeptical) You’re used to building systems where explicit logic, endpoints, and state machines handle requests.
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Our Verdict
Hy3
Hy3
DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale
DeepSeek V3.2 SpecialeRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Hy3 has the edge: bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window.

Too close to call
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale
Input
$0.28
Output
$0.42
1.3× cheaper
Hy3
Input
$0.13
2.1× cheaper
Output
$0.53

Hy3 wins input (2.1× cheaper)·DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale wins output (1.3× cheaper)

Where to run it

6 hosts, cheapest first

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Hy36 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDeepInfrafp4$0.13 in·$0.53 out·262k·99.5% upTencentfp8$0.13 in·$0.53 out·262k·99.8% upNNovita$0.14 in·$0.58 out·262k·99.7% upPPhala$0.15 in·$0.64 out·262k·99.9% upAAtlasCloudfp8$0.20 in·$0.80 out·262k·99.9% upGGMI Cloudbf16degraded$0.14 in·$0.58 out·262k·99% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 22 Sep 2026.

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DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale is developed by DeepSeek while Hy3 is developed by Tencent. DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale has a 131K token context window vs Hy3's 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 14 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale and Hy3 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 14 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale costs $0.28/M input tokens and Hy3 costs $0.132/M input tokens. Hy3 is $0.15/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

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