Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Max) vs Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning)
Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Max) vs Kimi K2.6 (Non-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 Sonnet 4.6 (Max) | Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 30.1 | 23.6 | −21.6% Kimi K2.6 (Non-reason… is 21.6% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $4,924.80 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 163.10s | 7.86s | −95.2% Kimi K2.6 (Non-reason… is 95.2% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $3.00 / $15.0 | $0.95 / $4.00 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image, Video |
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