What is the difference between Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) and Hy3?

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) is developed by Google AI while Hy3 is developed by Tencent. Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) has a 1.0M token context window vs Hy3's 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 2 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) or Hy3?

It depends on your use case. Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) and Hy3 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 2 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) cost compared to Hy3?

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) costs $0.175/M input tokens and Hy3 costs $0.132/M input tokens. Hy3 is $0.04/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 Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) and Hy3 on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) 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.

Updated Jul 2026

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)vsHy3

Hy3 is cheaper than Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) at $0.132/M vs $0.175/M input tokens.

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) and Hy3 compared across 2 shared prompts
Spec	Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)	Hy3
Input price	$0.175/M tokens	$0.132/M tokens
Output price	$3.5/M tokens	$0.528/M tokens
Context window	1.0M tokens	262K tokens
Weights	—	Open
Free API (OpenRouter)	No	No
Released	Apr 2025	Jul 2026

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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from every prompt both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

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…

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)272 words

Okay, here is a simple, delicious savory recipe using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Dish Name: Sunshine Lentil Soup This is a bright, comforting soup that\'s surprisingly flavorful with just a few staples.

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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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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…

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)867 words

Okay, here is a simple, actionable 1-month plan for a beginner focusing on Diet, Exercise, and Sleep for better health and longevity. Goal: To build foundational, sustainable habits in 3 key health areas over 30 days.

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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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Our Verdict

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)

Hy3

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.

Hy3 costs 6.6x less per token.

Too close to call

API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)

Input

$0.17

Output

$3.50

Hy3

Input

$0.13

1.3× cheaper

Output

$0.53

6.6× cheaper

Hy3 is cheaper on both: 1.3× input, 6.6× output.

Where to run it

6 hosts, cheapest first

Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking)

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Hy36 hosts

HostInOutContextUptime

Tencentfp8$0.08 in$0.33 out262k99.9% up DeepInfrafp4$0.13 in$0.53 out262k99.6% up GMI Cloudbf16$0.14 in$0.58 out262k98.6% up Novita$0.14 in$0.58 out262k99.7% up Phala$0.15 in$0.64 out262k99.9% up AtlasCloudfp8$0.20 in$0.80 out262k99.9% up

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

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Which is better, Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) or Hy3?

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What is the difference between Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) and Hy3?

Which is better, Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) or Hy3?

How much does Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) cost compared to Hy3?

How can I compare Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) and Hy3 on Rival?

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