Claude Opus 4.6 vs Kimi K2.5
Side-by-side benchmark comparison across coding, math, reasoning, speed, and pricing.
Kimi K2.5 by Moonshot AI wins on 2 of 3 benchmarks against Claude Opus 4.6 by Anthropic, which leads on 1. This head-to-head comparison covers coding, math, reasoning, speed, and pricing metrics from the AI Value Index.
Category-by-Category Breakdown
Context: In context, Kimi K2.5 scores 256K on Context Length compared to Claude Opus 4.6's 200K.
Speed Comparison
Claude Opus 4.6 generates output at 68 tok/s compared to Kimi K2.5's 45 tok/s, and the time to first token is 1680 ms for Claude Opus 4.6 versus 1210 ms for Kimi K2.5. Claude Opus 4.6 delivers faster throughput.
Verdict
Claude Opus 4.6 leads across the board in speed, making it the stronger overall choice in this comparison.
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Claude Opus 4.6 vs Kimi K2.5 — FAQ
Which is better, Claude Opus 4.6 or Kimi K2.5?
Kimi K2.5 wins on more benchmarks overall (2 vs 1). However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — each model excels in different areas.
How does Claude Opus 4.6 compare to Kimi K2.5 for coding?
SWE-bench Verified data is not available for both models. Check the detailed comparison charts above for other coding-related metrics.
Is Claude Opus 4.6 cheaper than Kimi K2.5?
Complete pricing data is not available for both models. Check the pricing section of the comparison above for available cost information.
Which is faster, Claude Opus 4.6 or Kimi K2.5?
Claude Opus 4.6 is faster, generating output at 68 tok/s compared to 45 tok/s. Faster output speed means shorter wait times for API responses.
What benchmarks does the Claude Opus 4.6 vs Kimi K2.5 comparison cover?
This comparison covers 3 benchmarks including Output Speed, Time to First Token, Context Length. Metrics span general intelligence, coding, math, reasoning, speed, and cost categories.