Kimi K2.5 (Reasoning) vs Step 3.5 Flash

Kimi K2.5 (Reasoning) vs Step 3.5 Flash. A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.

KimiKimi K2.5 (Reasoning)Not ranked · benchmark data missing
Intelligence
23.50
Total cost
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StepFunStep 3.5 FlashNot ranked · benchmark data missing
Intelligence
16.60
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.

MetricKimi K2.5 (Reasoning)Step 3.5 FlashDifference
Intelligence (higher is better)23.516.6−29.4% Step 3.5 Flash is 29.4% less intelligent
Total AA cost (lower is better)Not reportedNot reported— not comparable
End-to-end time (lower is better)42.40s20.68s−51.2% Step 3.5 Flash is 51.2% faster
Price per 1M tokens (in / out)$0.60 / $3.00$0.10 / $0.30
Input modalitiesText, Image, VideoText
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