DeepSeek V4.1 Flash (Non-reasoning) vs Kimi K2

DeepSeek V4.1 Flash (Non-reasoning) vs Kimi K2. A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.

DeepSeekDeepSeek V4.1 Flash (Non-reasoning)Off the frontier
Intelligence
24.70
Total cost
$239
KimiKimi K2Not ranked · benchmark data missing
Intelligence
12.70
Total cost
-
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.

MetricDeepSeek V4.1 Flash (Non-reasoning)Kimi K2Difference
Intelligence (higher is better)24.712.7−48.6% Kimi K2 is 48.6% less intelligent
Total AA cost (lower is better)$238.91Not reported— not comparable
End-to-end time (lower is better)2.66s12.31s+362.8% Kimi K2 is 362.8% slower
Price per 1M tokens (in / out)$0.30 / $1.20$0.57 / $2.30
Input modalitiesText, ImageText
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