Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) vs Kimi K2 Thinking
Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) 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
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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 K2.6 (Non-reasoning) | Kimi K2 Thinking | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 23.6 | 22.0 | −6.8% Kimi K2 Thinking is 6.8% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 8.84s | 22.40s | +153.4% Kimi K2 Thinking is 153.4% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $0.95 / $4.00 | $0.60 / $2.50 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image, Video | Text |
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