Kimi K2.6 (Reasoning) vs Qwen3 30B A3B (Non-reasoning)
Kimi K2.6 (Reasoning) vs Qwen3 30B A3B (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
Comparison incomplete
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 (Reasoning) | Qwen3 30B A3B (Non-reasoning) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 27.0 | 6.6 | −75.6% Qwen3 30B A3B (Non-re… is 75.6% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $1,528.20 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 65.20s | 3.71s | −94.3% Qwen3 30B A3B (Non-re… is 94.3% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $0.95 / $4.00 | $0.12 / $0.50 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image, Video | Text |
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