Model Comparison
Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning)
vs. o1-preview
Comparing 2 AI models · 8 benchmarks · MoonshotAI, OpenAI
Recommended Pick
Mo Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) 7 metric wins Strongest on: Value, Input price, Output price
Best Value
Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning)
100.0 value score
46.6 reasoning / $1.71/1M
Lowest Price
Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning)
$0.95/1M input price
Best Reasoning
o1-preview
58.1 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning)
38.4 coding index
Composite Indices
Higher is better; speed and price are normalized
Standard Benchmarks
Only benchmarks with data are shown
Differences That Matter
Best value
Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) is 17.4x cheaper on input tokens than o1-preview.
Reasoning gap
o1-preview leads Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) by 11.4 points on reasoning.
Coding gap
Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) leads o1-preview by 4.4 points on coding.
Top-pick rationale
Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) wins 7 measurable categories, including Value, Input price, Output price, Blended price.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning)
MoonshotAI
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o1-preview
OpenAI
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Which answer was more useful?
Full Comparison
| Metric | Top Pick Mo Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) | Op o1-preview |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.95/1M | $16.50/1M |
| Output Cost | $4.00/1M | $66.00/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $1.71/1M | $28.88/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | MoonshotAI | OpenAI |
| Release Date | Apr 20, 2026 | Sep 12, 2024 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 35.1 tok/s | — |
| TTFT | 1389ms | — |
| Latency | 1389ms | — |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 100.0 | 7.4 |
| Reasoning Score | 46.6 | 58.1 |
| Intelligence | 42.9 | 23.7 |
| Coding | 38.4 | 34.0 |
| Standard Benchmarks | ||
| GPQA | 78.8% | — |
| HLE | 18.2% | — |
| MATH 500 | — | 92.4% |
| SciCode | 39.5% | — |
| LCR | 57.7% | — |
| IFBench | 44.3% | — |
| TAU-bench v2 | 93.9% | — |
| TerminalBench Hard | 37.9% | — |
Key Takeaways
Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) offers the best value at $0.95/1M, making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
o1-preview has the strongest reasoning profile with a 58.1 reasoning score, combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) reaches a 38.4 coding index, making it the top choice for software development and code generation tasks.
All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens, suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.
When to Choose Each Model
Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
- Code generation
- Software development
o1-preview
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
