Model Comparison
Gemma 4 26B-A4B vs Hy3Which is better in 2026?
Hy3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Verdict: Gemma 4 26B-A4B vs Hy3 — which is better?
Gemma 4 26B-A4B (by Google) and Hy3 (by Tencent) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.
Gemma 4 26B-A4B outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Hy3 is better at 1 benchmark (GPQA). Hy3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Choose Gemma 4 26B-A4B if…
- you want predictable pricing at $0.13/M input and $0.40/M output
Choose Hy3 if…
- you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 1 of 1 shared benchmarks
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Jul 2026
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
Gemma 4 26B-A4B outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Hy3 is better at 1 benchmark (GPQA).
Hy3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Model Size
Parameter count comparison
Hy3 has 269.8B more parameters than Gemma 4 26B-A4B, making it 1070.6% larger.
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Only Gemma 4 26B-A4B specifies input context (262,144 tokens). Only Gemma 4 26B-A4B specifies output context (131,072 tokens).
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Gemma 4 26B-A4B supports multimodal inputs, whereas Hy3 does not.
Gemma 4 26B-A4B can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
Gemma 4 26B-A4B
Hy3
License
Usage and distribution terms
Both models are licensed under Apache 2.0.
Both models share the same licensing terms, providing consistent usage rights.
Apache 2.0
Open weights
Apache 2.0
Open weights
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
Gemma 4 26B-A4B was released on 2026-04-02, while Hy3 was released on 2026-07-06.
Hy3 is 3 months newer than Gemma 4 26B-A4B.
Apr 2, 2026
3 months ago
Jul 6, 2026
1 weeks ago
3mo newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Gemma 4 26B-A4B has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2025-01-01, while Hy3's cutoff date is not specified.
We can confirm Gemma 4 26B-A4B's training data extends to 2025-01-01, but cannot make a direct comparison without Hy3's cutoff date.
Jan 2025
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Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
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Detailed Comparison
Interactive Arena
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FAQ
Common questions about Gemma 4 26B-A4B vs Hy3.