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Updated Jul 2026

Hy3vsQwen3.6 27B

Hy3 is cheaper than Qwen3.6 27B at $0.132/M vs $0.325/M input tokens.

Hy3 and Qwen3.6 27B compared across 14 shared prompts
SpecHy3Qwen3.6 27B
Input price$0.132/M tokens$0.325/M tokens
Output price$0.528/M tokens$3.25/M tokens
Context window262K tokens256K tokens
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedJul 2026Apr 2026
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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…

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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Qwen3.6 27B1,446 words
To trace a counterfactual where the transistor is invented in 1920 rather than 1947, we must first acknowledge the scientific and industrial prerequisites: solid-state physics, crystal growth techniques, precision microfabrication, and materials science would need to mature decades earlier.
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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…

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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Qwen3.6 27B900 words
⚠️ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER This protocol is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Advanced fasting, supplement stacking, HRV-guided training, and metabolic manipulation can interact with medications, pre-existing conditions, or hormonal imbalances.
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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…

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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Qwen3.6 27B1,346 words
As CEO, my primary fiduciary and ethical duty is to patients, regulators, and long-term shareholder value. The "6-month reporting timeline" cited by legal is almost certainly a misunderstanding of regulatory processes (likely conflating initial adverse event reporting with full label amendment review).
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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…

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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Qwen3.6 27B346 words
🍪 Midnight Crinkle Cookies These rich, fudgy cookies are the ultimate pantry rescue. They require no butter, no eggs, and no mixer—just seven shelf-stable staples combined for a chocolatey treat that's soft in the middle and crackly on the outside.
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Mini LBO Underwrite

You are underwriting a 5-year LBO for a private equity investment committee. Company (fictional): HarborTech Services (HTS) –…

Hy3354 words
1) Simplified LBO Model (FY2026–FY2030, $m) Entry (end FY25): EBITDA $120m, EV = 12.0x = $1,440m. Fees 2% = $28.8m. Debt: TL $480m (9% cash, 1% amort), Mezz $180m (12% cash + 2% PIK). Equity = 1,440+28.8–660 = $808.8m. FY Revenue EBITDA TL Int Mezz Int Cash Tax* Capex ΔNWC FCF after req. svc (opt.
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Qwen3.6 27B503 words
Entry & Capital Structure (End FY2025) Item Calculation Value ($M) Enterprise Value 12.0x × $120M EBITDA 1,440.0 Term Loan 4.0x × $120M 480.0 Mezzanine 1.5x × $120M 180.0 Transaction Fees 2.0% × EV (equity-funded) 28.8 Equity Invested EV – Debt + Fees 808.8 LBO Model Summary (FY2026–FY2030) All values in $M.
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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…

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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Qwen3.6 27B766 words
Here is a simple, actionable 1-month plan designed for beginners. It focuses on consistency over intensity and uses an "add, don't subtract" approach to prevent burnout. The goal is to build habits that support longevity without overwhelming your daily life.
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Our Verdict
Hy3
Hy3
Qwen3.6 27B
Qwen3.6 27BRunner-up

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

Hy3 costs 6.2x less per token.

Too close to call
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Hy3
Input
$0.13
2.5× cheaper
Output
$0.53
6.2× cheaper
Qwen3.6 27B
Input
$0.33
Output
$3.25

Hy3 is cheaper on both: 2.5× input, 6.2× output.

Where to run it

12 hosts, cheapest first

Hy36 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDeepInfrafp4$0.13 in·$0.53 out·262k·99.7% upTencentfp8$0.13 in·$0.53 out·262k·99.9% upGGMI Cloudbf16$0.14 in·$0.58 out·262k·98.6% upNNovita$0.14 in·$0.58 out·262k·100% upPPhala$0.15 in·$0.64 out·262k·100% upAAtlasCloudfp8$0.20 in·$0.80 out·262k·99.9% up
Qwen3.6 27B6 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
CChutesfp8$0.30 in·$2.00 out·262k·91.2% upSSiliconFlowfp8$0.30 in·$3.20 out·262k·82.1% upPPhala$0.32 in·$2.70 out·262k·94.8% upDDeepInfrafp8$0.32 in·$3.20 out·262k·99.7% upVVenicefp8$0.33 in·$3.25 out·256k·93.7% upAlibaba Cloud$0.45 in·$2.70 out·262k·100% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 23 Sep 2026.

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Hy3 is developed by Tencent while Qwen3.6 27B is developed by Qwen. Hy3 has a 262K token context window vs Qwen3.6 27B's 256K. You can compare their actual outputs across 14 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Hy3 and Qwen3.6 27B 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.

Hy3 costs $0.132/M input tokens and Qwen3.6 27B costs $0.325/M input tokens. Hy3 is $0.19/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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