Kimi K2.5 (Reasoning) vs Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct
Kimi K2.5 (Reasoning) vs Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct. A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.
Verdict
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A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.
| Metric | Kimi K2.5 (Reasoning) | Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 23.5 | 7.3 | −68.9% Kimi Linear 48B A3B I… is 68.9% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 43.60s | Not reported | — not comparable |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $0.60 / $3.00 | — | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image, Video | Text |
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