Tencent: Hy3 preview
Analysis Summary
Hy3 preview is a Tencent model aimed at economical tool-driven use. It offers a 262K context window, function calling, and a strong task-completion signal, which are useful for structured API actions, information extraction, and multi-step operational assistants.
It fits high-volume SEO operations, internal research, workflow routing, and lightweight agents whose actions can be checked before execution. The lower reasoning and coding profile means it is not a preferred choice for difficult software engineering, complex strategic analysis, or autonomous systems with broad permissions. Preview status also calls for testing around stability and behaviour changes.
Pricing is a major advantage, making Hy3 suitable for routine calls and experimentation. Adopt it as a value-tier agent component with explicit validation, not as the primary model for high-stakes client deliverables.
Assessed September 7, 2026
Editorial notes
Hy3 preview combines very low pricing, a 262K context, tool use, and strong task completion, but its reasoning and coding evidence is limited and the preview status adds operational uncertainty.
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DFO Verdict
Hy3 preview combines very low pricing, a 262K context, tool use, and strong task completion, but its reasoning and coding evidence is limited and the preview status adds operational uncertainty.
Benchmark scores
Magenta = intelligence · Ink = technical/agentic · Cyan = content & long-context · Grey = community benchmarks. Data: Artificial Analysis, Hugging Face.
22.7 Intelligence Index
How Tencent: Hy3 preview compares
Tencent: Hy3 preview ranks #115 of 438 AI models we track for overall intelligence. Its 262K-token context window is larger than 71% of the models we list. At $0.18 per million input tokens it is cheaper than 57% of comparable models.
Dark bar = input · light bar = output, scaled to the priciest peer.
1M tokens ≈ 8 full-length novels or ~2,500 pages of business documents in a single request.
Strongest on value. The pulled-in technical corner is the trade-off, and if the shape matters more than the price, this is your model.
Compare shapes side-by-side →Pricing
| Token Type | Cost per 1M tokens | Cost per 1K tokens |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $0.18 | $0.000180 |
| Output | $0.60 | $0.000600 |
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A website chatbot handling around 100 customer conversations a day, a few short messages each.
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Talk to our teamAbout Tencent: Hy3 preview
Hy3 preview is a high-efficiency Mixture-of-Experts model from Tencent designed for agentic workflows and production use. It supports configurable reasoning levels across disabled, low, and high modes, allowing it to..
Frequently asked questions about Tencent: Hy3 preview
How much does Tencent: Hy3 preview cost?
Tencent: Hy3 preview costs $0.18 per million input tokens and $0.60 per million output tokens.
What is the context window of Tencent: Hy3 preview?
Tencent: Hy3 preview has a context window of 262,144 tokens (262K).
What can Tencent: Hy3 preview do?
Tencent: Hy3 preview supports tool use and function calling.
Who created Tencent: Hy3 preview?
Tencent: Hy3 preview is developed by Tencent and was released on April 22, 2026.