Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Qwen3 30B A3B (Reasoning) | Hy3-preview (Non-reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.09 | $0.123 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.45 | $0.43 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Qwen3 30B A3B (Reasoning) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.18/M tokens vs $0.20/M for Hy3-preview (Non-reasoning).
It's a tie — both models win 6 benchmarks each across 12 evaluated categories. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Hy3-preview (Non-reasoning) generates tokens faster at 120 tok/s vs 68 tok/s. Qwen3 30B A3B (Reasoning) also has lower time-to-first-token (1.18s vs 2.79s).
Choose based on your priorities: Qwen3 30B A3B (Reasoning) for lower cost, both perform similarly on benchmarks, and Hy3-preview (Non-reasoning) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.