Kimi K2.6 (Reasoning) vs Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning)

Kimi K2.6 (Reasoning) vs Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning). 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.

MetricKimi K2.6 (Reasoning)Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning)Difference
Intelligence (higher is better)27.023.6−12.6% Kimi K2.6 (Non-reason… is 12.6% less intelligent
Total AA cost (lower is better)$1,528.20Not reported— not comparable
End-to-end time (lower is better)65.20s9.22s−85.9% Kimi K2.6 (Non-reason… is 85.9% faster
Price per 1M tokens (in / out)$0.95 / $4.00$0.95 / $4.00
Input modalitiesText, Image, VideoText, Image, Video
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