Gemini 3.6 Flash vs Kimi K3: Specs & Benchmark Comparison
| Characteristic | Gemini 3.6 Flash | Kimi K3 |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Moonshot AI | |
| Release Date | July 21, 2026 | July 16, 2026 |
| Parameters | — | 2.8T |
| Multimodal | Yes | Yes |
| Context (input) | 1.0M | 1.0M |
| Context (output) | 66K | 1.0M |
| Input Price / 1M | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| Output Price / 1M | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| Average Score | 0.8 | 1.0 |
Verdict
Gemini 3.6 Flash leads in 1 out of 4 comparison categories.
Overall Performance
Both models show comparable average scores: Gemini 3.6 Flash — 0.8, Kimi K3 — 1.0.
API Cost
Gemini 3.6 Flash is 2.0x cheaper: input $1.50/1M vs $3.00/1M tokens.
Context Window
Same context size: 1M tokens.
Recency
Both models were released around the same time: 7/21/2026 and 7/16/2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for coding — Gemini 3.6 Flash or Kimi K3?
Direct comparison on the SWE-Bench benchmark is not available. We recommend reviewing other metrics on the comparison page.
Which model is cheaper — Gemini 3.6 Flash or Kimi K3?
Gemini 3.6 Flash is cheaper for input: $1.50 per 1M tokens vs $3.00.
Which has a larger context window — Gemini 3.6 Flash or Kimi K3?
Gemini 3.6 Flash supports a larger context: 1,000,000 tokens vs 1,000,000.
The Gemini 3.6 Flash and Kimi K3 comparison is updated for 2026. Data includes benchmark results, API pricing, context window size and other specifications. For more detailed information, visit the Gemini 3.6 Flash or Kimi K3 page. See also the complete list of AI model comparisons.