Claude Opus 5 (Xhigh) vs Kimi K2.5 (Reasoning)
Claude Opus 5 (Xhigh) vs Kimi K2.5 (Reasoning). A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.
Verdict
Comparison incomplete
A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.
| Metric | Claude Opus 5 (Xhigh) | Kimi K2.5 (Reasoning) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 49.7 | 23.5 | −52.7% Kimi K2.5 (Reasoning) is 52.7% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $5,867.76 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 35.31s | 44.11s | +24.9% Kimi K2.5 (Reasoning) is 24.9% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $5.00 / $25.0 | $0.60 / $3.00 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image, Video |
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