Hy3 Preview vs Granite 4.2 8B
Granite 4.2 8B is cheaper on output tokens, while Hy3 Preview offers a larger context window. Choose Hy3 Preview or Granite 4.2 8B based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Hy3 Preview | Granite 4.2 8B |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | AIHubMix | IBM |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.17 | $0.06 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.57 | $0.25 |
| Context window | 256K | 131K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | — |
| Released | Apr 2026 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1320 |
FAQ
Is Hy3 Preview or Granite 4.2 8B cheaper?
Granite 4.2 8B is cheaper on output tokens ($0.25 vs $0.57 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Hy3 Preview or Granite 4.2 8B?
Hy3 Preview has the larger context window (256K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.