Gemma 4 12B (Non-reasoning) vs Kimi K2.6 (Reasoning)
Gemma 4 12B (Non-reasoning) vs Kimi K2.6 (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 | Gemma 4 12B (Non-reasoning) | Kimi K2.6 (Reasoning) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 9.4 | 27.0 | +187.2% Kimi K2.6 (Reasoning) is 2.9× more intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | $1,528.20 | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 6.41s | 54.37s | +748.2% Kimi K2.6 (Reasoning) is 748.2% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $0.10 / $0.30 | $0.95 / $4.00 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image, Speech, Video | Text, Image, Video |
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