Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) vs Magistral Small 1.2

Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) vs Magistral Small 1.2. 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.

MetricKimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning)Magistral Small 1.2Difference
Intelligence (higher is better)23.68.6−63.6% Magistral Small 1.2 is 63.6% less intelligent
Total AA cost (lower is better)Not reportedNot reported— not comparable
End-to-end time (lower is better)7.86s33.97s+332.2% Magistral Small 1.2 is 332.2% slower
Price per 1M tokens (in / out)$0.95 / $4.00$0.50 / $1.50
Input modalitiesText, Image, VideoText, Image
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