Kimi K2.6 (Reasoning) vs Phi-4

Kimi K2.6 (Reasoning) vs Phi-4. 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
MicrosoftPhi-4Not ranked · benchmark data missing
Intelligence
5.90
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)Phi-4Difference
Intelligence (higher is better)27.05.9−78.1% Phi-4 is 78.1% less intelligent
Total AA cost (lower is better)$1,528.20Not reported— not comparable
End-to-end time (lower is better)54.37s15.24s−72.0% Phi-4 is 72.0% faster
Price per 1M tokens (in / out)$0.95 / $4.00$0.13 / $0.50
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