Kimi K2.6 (Reasoning) vs Step 3.5 Flash 2603

Kimi K2.6 (Reasoning) vs Step 3.5 Flash 2603. 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)Step 3.5 Flash 2603Difference
Intelligence (higher is better)27.017.0−37.0% Step 3.5 Flash 2603 is 37.0% less intelligent
Total AA cost (lower is better)$1,528.20Not reported— not comparable
End-to-end time (lower is better)60.02s20.55s−65.8% Step 3.5 Flash 2603 is 65.8% faster
Price per 1M tokens (in / out)$0.95 / $4.00$0.10 / $0.30
Input modalitiesText, Image, VideoText
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