DeepSeek V4.1 Flash vs Hy3
| Spec | DeepSeek V4.1 Flash | Hy3 |
|---|---|---|
| Respan Index | 52.0 (#28) | 39.5 (#63) |
| Blended price per 1M | $0.071 | $0.231 |
| Context window | 1M | 256K |
| Input / output per 1M | $0.045 / $0.15 | $0.132 / $0.528 |
| Max output | 384K | - |
| Input | text, vision | text |
| Released | 2026-09-10 | 2026-07-06 |
Respan Index by category
Each category is scored 0 to 100, and how far ahead the winner is. Leads under a point are close to even.
| Category | DeepSeek V4.1 Flash | Hy3 |
|---|---|---|
| Coding | 39.7 DeepSeek V4.1 Flash | 16.3 Hy3 |
| Agents | 60.0 DeepSeek V4.1 Flash | 51.3 Hy3 |
| Reasoning | 56.0 DeepSeek V4.1 Flash | 43.3 Hy3 |
| Knowledge & language | 44.5 DeepSeek V4.1 Flash | 37.7* Hy3 |
| Human preference | 57.6 DeepSeek V4.1 Flash | 53.4 Hy3 |
* Estimated: no published scores in that category. How the Respan Index works
Benchmarks both report
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash leads on 5 of the 5 benchmarks both report. Higher is better. Each score links to where it was published.
FAQ
Is DeepSeek V4.1 Flash better than Hy3?
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash scores 52.0 on the Respan Index (#28), ahead of Hy3 at 39.5 (#63). DeepSeek V4.1 Flash leads on 5 of the 5 benchmarks both report.
Which is cheaper, DeepSeek V4.1 Flash or Hy3?
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash lists at $0.045 input and $0.15 output per 1M tokens; Hy3 at $0.132 and $0.528. DeepSeek V4.1 Flash is 3.2x cheaper per token at list price.
Which has the larger context window?
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash accepts 1M tokens and Hy3 256K tokens.