Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Hy3-preview (Reasoning) | Gemma 4 26B A4B (Non-reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.123 | $0.13 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.43 | $0.4 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Gemma 4 26B A4B (Non-reasoning) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.20/M tokens vs $0.20/M for Hy3-preview (Reasoning).
Hy3-preview (Reasoning) wins 6 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 0 for Gemma 4 26B A4B (Non-reasoning). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Hy3-preview (Reasoning) generates tokens faster at 157 tok/s vs 98 tok/s. However, Gemma 4 26B A4B (Non-reasoning) has lower time-to-first-token (0.55s vs 1.63s).
Choose based on your priorities: Gemma 4 26B A4B (Non-reasoning) for lower cost, Hy3-preview (Reasoning) for stronger benchmark performance, and Hy3-preview (Reasoning) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.