Claude Sonnet 5.5 (High, Default Fallback) vs Kimi K2 Thinking
Claude Sonnet 5.5 (High, Default Fallback) vs Kimi K2 Thinking. 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 Thinking | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 46.8 | 22.0 | −53.0% Kimi K2 Thinking is 53.0% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $1,027.40 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 15.53s | 22.51s | +44.9% Kimi K2 Thinking is 44.9% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $2.00 / $10.0 | $0.60 / $2.50 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text |
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