Model Comparison

Hy3 vs Step3-VL-10BWhich is better in 2026?

Comparing Hy3 and Step3-VL-10B across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.

Verdict: Hy3 vs Step3-VL-10B — which is better?

Hy3 (by Tencent) and Step3-VL-10B (by StepFun) 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.

Choose Hy3 if…

  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Jul 2026

Choose Step3-VL-10B if…

  • you are already invested in the StepFun ecosystem

Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

No common benchmarks found

Hy3 and Step3-VL-10Bdon't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.

Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Model Size

Parameter count comparison

285.0B diff

Hy3 has 285.0B more parameters than Step3-VL-10B, making it 2850.0% larger.

Tencent
Hy3
295.0Bparameters
StepFun
Step3-VL-10B
10.0Bparameters
295.0B
Hy3
10.0B
Step3-VL-10B

Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Step3-VL-10B supports multimodal inputs, whereas Hy3 does not.

Step3-VL-10B can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.

Hy3

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Step3-VL-10B

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

Both models are licensed under Apache 2.0.

Both models share the same licensing terms, providing consistent usage rights.

Hy3

Apache 2.0

Open weights

Step3-VL-10B

Apache 2.0

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Hy3 was released on 2026-07-06, while Step3-VL-10B was released on 2026-01-15.

Hy3 is 6 months newer than Step3-VL-10B.

Hy3

Jul 6, 2026

2 weeks ago

5mo newer
Step3-VL-10B

Jan 15, 2026

6 months ago

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.

Unable to compare the recency of their training data.

No cutoff dates available

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Tencent

No standout differentiators in the data we have for this pair.

StepFun
Supports multimodal inputs

Detailed Comparison

Interactive Arena

Judge for yourself.

Run your own prompts against Hy3 and Step3-VL-10B side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.

Hy3
✓ Preferred
Step3-VL-10B
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FAQ

Common questions about Hy3 vs Step3-VL-10B.

Which is better, Hy3 or Step3-VL-10B?

Hy3 (Tencent) and Step3-VL-10B (StepFun) each have strengths in different areas. Compare their benchmark scores, pricing, context windows, and capabilities above to determine which fits your needs.

How does Hy3 compare to Step3-VL-10B in benchmarks?

Hy3 scores DeepSearchQA: 91.0%, GPQA: 90.4%, IMO-AnswerBench: 90.0%, BrowseComp: 84.2%, MCP Atlas: 79.1%. Step3-VL-10B scores MMBench: 91.8%, AIME 2025: 87.7%, MathVista: 84.0%, MMMU: 78.1%, MathVision: 70.8%.

What are the main differences between Hy3 and Step3-VL-10B?

Key differences include multimodal support (no vs yes). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes Hy3 and Step3-VL-10B?

Hy3 is developed by Tencent and Step3-VL-10B is developed by StepFun.

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