Kimi K2 vs Kimi K3
Kimi K2 leads in 4 of 8 categories
Arena ELO
Kimi K2
Cheaper
Kimi K2
Faster
Kimi K2
Detailed Comparison
| Category | Kimi K2 | Kimi K3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Moonshot | Moonshot AI |
| Context Window | 128K | 128K |
| Input Price ($/1M) | $0.55 WIN | $0.6 |
| Output Price ($/1M) | $2.2 WIN | $2.5 |
| Arena ELO | 1380 WIN | N/A |
| Coding | 65.8% SWE-bench | N/A |
| Reasoning | 60.2% BrowseComp | N/A |
| Speed (tokens/sec) | ~50 t/s WIN | N/A |
| Open Source | Yes | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Kimi K2 or Kimi K3?
Kimi K2 is approximately 11% cheaper than Kimi K3 per million tokens.
Which is better for coding, Kimi K2 or Kimi K3?
Kimi K2 scores 65.8% SWE-bench on coding benchmarks, while Kimi K3 scores N/A.
Which has a larger context window?
Kimi K2 supports 128K context, while Kimi K3 supports 128K.
Is Kimi K2 or Kimi K3 open source?
Kimi K2 is open source. Kimi K3 is open source.
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