Kimi K2.6 vs Kimi K3: Specs & Benchmark Comparison
| Characteristic | Kimi K2.6 | Kimi K3 |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Moonshot AI | Moonshot AI |
| Release Date | April 20, 2026 | July 16, 2026 |
| Parameters | 1.0T | 2.8T |
| Multimodal | Yes | Yes |
| Context (input) | 262K | 1.0M |
| Context (output) | 131K | 1.0M |
| Input Price / 1M | $1.20 | $3.00 |
| Output Price / 1M | $4.50 | $15.00 |
| Average Score | 0.9 | 1.0 |
| Benchmarks | ||
| MathVision | 0.9 | 1.0 |
Visual Benchmark Comparison
Kimi K2.6
Kimi K3
MathVision0.9 vs 1.0
0.9
1.0
Verdict
Kimi K3 leads in 2 out of 4 comparison categories.
Overall Performance
Both models show comparable average scores: Kimi K2.6 — 0.9, Kimi K3 — 1.0.
API Cost
Kimi K2.6 is 3.2x cheaper: input $1.20/1M vs $3.00/1M tokens.
Context Window
Kimi K3 supports a larger context: 1M vs 262K tokens.
Recency
Kimi K3 is newer: released 7/16/2026 vs 4/20/2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for coding — Kimi K2.6 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 — Kimi K2.6 or Kimi K3?
Kimi K2.6 is cheaper for input: $1.20 per 1M tokens vs $3.00.
Which has a larger context window — Kimi K2.6 or Kimi K3?
Kimi K3 supports a larger context: 1,000,000 tokens vs 262,144.
The Kimi K2.6 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 Kimi K2.6 or Kimi K3 page. See also the complete list of AI model comparisons.