Kimi K2.6 (Reasoning) vs Kimi K2 Thinking

Kimi K2.6 (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.

KimiKimi K2.6 (Reasoning)Off the frontier
Intelligence
27.00
Total cost
$1528
KimiKimi K2 ThinkingNot ranked · benchmark data missing
Intelligence
22.00
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 K2.6 (Reasoning)Kimi K2 ThinkingDifference
Intelligence (higher is better)27.022.0−18.5% Kimi K2 Thinking is 18.5% less intelligent
Total AA cost (lower is better)$1,528.20Not reported— not comparable
End-to-end time (lower is better)65.20s22.51s−65.5% Kimi K2 Thinking is 65.5% faster
Price per 1M tokens (in / out)$0.95 / $4.00$0.60 / $2.50
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