Model Comparison
MiniMax M3 vs Hy3Which is better in 2026?
Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.
Verdict: MiniMax M3 vs Hy3 — which is better?
MiniMax M3 (by MiniMax) 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.
MiniMax M3 outperforms in 5 benchmarks (APEX-Agents, Claw-Eval, SWE-Bench Pro, SWE-Bench Verified, USAMO 2026), while Hy3 is better at 5 benchmarks (BrowseComp, CL-bench, MCP Atlas, NL2Repo, Terminal-Bench 2.1). Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.
Choose MiniMax M3 if…
- you want predictable pricing at $0.30/M input and $1.20/M output
Choose Hy3 if…
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Jul 2026
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
MiniMax M3 outperforms in 5 benchmarks (APEX-Agents, Claw-Eval, SWE-Bench Pro, SWE-Bench Verified, USAMO 2026), while Hy3 is better at 5 benchmarks (BrowseComp, CL-bench, MCP Atlas, NL2Repo, Terminal-Bench 2.1).
Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Only MiniMax M3 specifies input context (512,000 tokens). Only MiniMax M3 specifies output context (131,072 tokens).
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
MiniMax M3 supports multimodal inputs, whereas Hy3 does not.
MiniMax M3 can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
MiniMax M3
Hy3
License
Usage and distribution terms
MiniMax M3 is licensed under MIT, while Hy3 uses Apache 2.0.
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
MIT
Open weights
Apache 2.0
Open weights
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
MiniMax M3 was released on 2026-06-01, while Hy3 was released on 2026-07-06.
Hy3 is 1 month newer than MiniMax M3.
Jun 1, 2026
1 months ago
Jul 6, 2026
1 weeks ago
1mo newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
MiniMax M3
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Hy3
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Detailed Comparison
Interactive Arena
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against MiniMax M3 and Hy3 side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
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FAQ
Common questions about MiniMax M3 vs Hy3.