Claude Sonnet 5.5 (High, Default Fallback) vs Kimi K2.5 (Reasoning)
Claude Sonnet 5.5 (High, Default Fallback) 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 Sonnet 5.5 (High, Default Fallback) | Kimi K2.5 (Reasoning) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 46.8 | 23.5 | −49.8% Kimi K2.5 (Reasoning) is 49.8% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $1,027.40 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 14.89s | 44.11s | +196.2% Kimi K2.5 (Reasoning) is 196.2% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $2.00 / $10.0 | $0.60 / $3.00 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image, Video |
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