Kimi K2.6 (Reasoning) vs Step 3.7 Flash

Kimi K2.6 (Reasoning) vs Step 3.7 Flash. 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
StepFunStep 3.7 FlashNot ranked · benchmark data missing
Intelligence
19.50
Total cost
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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)Step 3.7 FlashDifference
Intelligence (higher is better)27.019.5−27.8% Step 3.7 Flash is 27.8% less intelligent
Total AA cost (lower is better)$1,528.20Not reported— not comparable
End-to-end time (lower is better)60.02s18.73s−68.8% Step 3.7 Flash is 68.8% faster
Price per 1M tokens (in / out)$0.95 / $4.00$0.20 / $1.15
Input modalitiesText, Image, VideoText, Image
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