Kimi K2 vs Kimi K2.6 (Reasoning)

Kimi K2 vs Kimi K2.6 (Reasoning). A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.

KimiKimi K2Not ranked · benchmark data missing
Intelligence
12.70
Total cost
-
KimiKimi K2.6 (Reasoning)Off the frontier
Intelligence
27.00
Total cost
$1528
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 K2Kimi K2.6 (Reasoning)Difference
Intelligence (higher is better)12.727.0+112.6% Kimi K2.6 (Reasoning) is 2.1× more intelligent
Total AA cost (lower is better)Not reported$1,528.20— not comparable
End-to-end time (lower is better)12.28s65.20s+430.9% Kimi K2.6 (Reasoning) is 430.9% slower
Price per 1M tokens (in / out)$0.57 / $2.30$0.95 / $4.00
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