Kimi K3 vs o1
Side-by-side benchmark comparison across coding, math, reasoning, speed, and pricing.
Kimi K3 by Moonshot AI wins on 6 of 6 benchmarks against o1 by OpenAI, which leads on 0. This head-to-head comparison covers coding, math, reasoning, speed, and pricing metrics from our benchmark data.
Category-by-Category Breakdown
Coding: In coding, Kimi K3 scores 76.2 on AA Coding Index compared to o1's 39.7.
Reasoning: In reasoning, Kimi K3 scores 91.5% on GPQA Diamond compared to o1's 77.3%.
Context: In context, Kimi K3 scores 1.0M on Context Length compared to o1's 200K.
Pricing Comparison
Kimi K3 costs $2.6/1M input tokens and $13.3/1M output tokens, while o1 costs $15.0/1M input and $60.0/1M output. Kimi K3 is the more affordable option for API usage.
Verdict
Kimi K3 leads across the board in affordability, making it the stronger overall choice in this comparison.
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Kimi K3 vs o1 — FAQ
Which is better, Kimi K3 or o1?
Kimi K3 wins on more benchmarks overall (6 vs 0). However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — each model excels in different areas.
How does Kimi K3 compare to o1 for coding?
SWE-bench Verified data is not available for both models. Check the detailed comparison charts above for other coding-related metrics.
Is Kimi K3 cheaper than o1?
Yes, Kimi K3 is cheaper. Kimi K3 costs $2.6/1M input and $13.3/1M output tokens. o1 costs $15.0/1M input and $60.0/1M output tokens.
Which is faster, Kimi K3 or o1?
Output speed data is not available for both models. Check the speed section of the comparison above for available performance data.
What benchmarks does the Kimi K3 vs o1 comparison cover?
This comparison covers 6 benchmarks including GPQA Diamond, Input Cost, Output Cost, Context Length, AA Coding Index, Cached Input Cost. Metrics span general intelligence, coding, math, reasoning, speed, and cost categories.