Model Comparison
K3 (max)
vs. Claude Fable 5.1 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort, Default Fallback)
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Kimi, Anthropic
Recommended Pick
KiK3 (max)6 metric winsStrongest on: Value, Input price, Output price
Best Value
K3 (max)
100.0 value score
59.7 reasoning / $6.00/1M
Lowest Price
K3 (max)
$3.00/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Claude Fable 5.1 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort, Default Fallback)
65.7 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
Claude Fable 5.1 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort, Default Fallback)
81.6 coding index
Differences That Matter
Best value
K3 (max) has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
K3 (max) is 3.3x cheaper on input tokens than Claude Fable 5.1 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort, Default Fallback).
Speed gap
Claude Fable 5.1 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort, Default Fallback) generates about 1.8x as many tokens per second as K3 (max).
Reasoning gap
Claude Fable 5.1 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort, Default Fallback) leads K3 (max) by 6.0 points on reasoning.
Coding gap
Claude Fable 5.1 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort, Default Fallback) leads K3 (max) by 5.4 points on coding.
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Top Pick Ki K3 (max) | An Claude Fable 5.1 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort, Default Fallback) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $3.00/1M | $10.00/1M |
| Output Cost | $15.00/1M | $50.00/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $6.00/1M | $20.00/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Kimi | Anthropic |
| Release Date | Jul 16, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 37.6 tok/s | 66.5 tok/s |
| TTFT | 4810ms | 296810ms |
| Latency | 58030ms | 296810ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 100.0 | 33.0 |
| Reasoning Score | 59.7 | 65.7 |
| Intelligence | 59.7 | 65.7 |
| Coding | 76.2 | 81.6 |
Key Takeaways
K3 (max) offers the best value at $3.00/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Claude Fable 5.1 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort, Default Fallback) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 65.7 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
Claude Fable 5.1 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort, Default Fallback) reaches a 81.6 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
K3 (max)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
Claude Fable 5.1 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort, Default Fallback)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
- Code generation
- Software development
