Key Takeaways
Kimi Dev 72B wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
Kimi K2.5 wins:
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Supports vision
Price Advantage
Kimi Dev 72B
Benchmark Advantage
Kimi K2.5
Context Window
Kimi K2.5
Speed
Kimi K2.5
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | Kimi Dev 72B | Kimi K2.5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.29 | $0.50 | Kimi Dev 72B |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $1.15 | $2.80 | Kimi Dev 72B |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, Kimi Dev 72B is 53% cheaper overall.
Kimi Dev 72B Providers
SiliconFlow $0.29 (Cheapest)
Kimi K2.5 Providers
Together $0.50 (Cheapest)
AtlasCloud $0.56
GMICloud $0.57
Novita $0.57
Parasail $0.60
Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
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Kimi Dev 72B Wins
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Kimi K2.5 Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | Kimi Dev 72B | Kimi K2.5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | - | 37.2 | - |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | - | 25.8 | - |
GPQA Graduate-level science | - | 78.9 | - |
Kimi K2.5 significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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Context & Performance
Context Window
Kimi Dev 72B
131,072
tokens
Max output: 131,072 tokens
Kimi K2.5
262,144
tokens
Kimi K2.5 has a 50% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | Kimi Dev 72B | Kimi K2.5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | N/A | 106.7 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | N/A | 0.87s |
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Kimi Dev 72B | Kimi K2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | Kimi Dev 72B | Kimi K2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Author | Moonshotai | Moonshotai |
| Released | Jun 2025 | Jan 2026 |
Kimi Dev 72B Modalities
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Output
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Kimi K2.5 Modalities
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