Model Comparison

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 vs Kimi K3Which is better in 2026?

Kimi K3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 is 1.7x cheaper per token.

Verdict: Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 vs Kimi K3 — which is better?

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 (by Google) and Kimi K3 (by Moonshot AI) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Kimi K3 is better at 2 benchmarks (GPQA, Humanity's Last Exam). Kimi K3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

On price, Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 is roughly 1.7x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.

Choose Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 if…

  • cost matters — it's about 1.7x cheaper per token

Choose Kimi K3 if…

  • you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 2 of 2 shared benchmarks
  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Jul 2026

Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

2 benchmarks

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Kimi K3 is better at 2 benchmarks (GPQA, Humanity's Last Exam).

Kimi K3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 costs less

For input processing, Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 ($1.25/1M tokens) is 2.4x cheaper than Kimi K3 ($3.00/1M tokens).

For output processing, Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 ($10.00/1M tokens) is 1.5x cheaper than Kimi K3 ($15.00/1M tokens).

In conclusion, Kimi K3 is more expensive than Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05.*

* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens

Lowest available price from all providers
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Google
Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05
Input tokens$1.25
Output tokens$10.00
Best providerGoogle
Moonshot AI
Kimi K3
Input tokens$3.00
Output tokens$15.00
Best providerUnknown Organization
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Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Both models have the same input context window of 1,048,576 tokens. Kimi K3 can generate longer responses up to 1,048,576 tokens, while Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 is limited to 65,535 tokens.

Google
Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05
Input1,048,576 tokens
Output65,535 tokens
Moonshot AI
Kimi K3
Input1,048,576 tokens
Output1,048,576 tokens
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Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Both Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 and Kimi K3 support multimodal inputs.

They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Kimi K3

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 was released on 2025-06-05, while Kimi K3 was released on 2026-07-16.

Kimi K3 is 14 months newer than Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05

Jun 5, 2025

1.1 years ago

Kimi K3

Jul 16, 2026

5 days ago

1.1yr newer

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2025-01-31, while Kimi K3's cutoff date is not specified.

We can confirm Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05's training data extends to 2025-01-31, but cannot make a direct comparison without Kimi K3's cutoff date.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05

Jan 2025

Kimi K3

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Provider Availability

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 is available from Google. Kimi K3 is available from Moonshot AI.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05

google logo
Google
Input Price:Input: $1.25/1MOutput Price:Output: $10.00/1M

Kimi K3

moonshot logo
Unknown Organization
Input Price:Input: $3.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $15.00/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Google
Less expensive input tokens
Less expensive output tokens
Moonshot AI
Has open weights
Higher GPQA score (93.5% vs 86.4%)
Higher Humanity's Last Exam score (56.0% vs 21.6%)

Detailed Comparison

Interactive Arena

Judge for yourself.

Run your own prompts against Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 and Kimi K3 side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05
✓ Preferred
Kimi K3
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Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05
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Kimi K3

FAQ

Common questions about Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 vs Kimi K3.

Which is better, Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 or Kimi K3?

Kimi K3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 is made by Google and Kimi K3 is made by Moonshot AI. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 compare to Kimi K3 in benchmarks?

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 scores Global-MMLU-Lite: 89.2%, AIME 2025: 88.0%, FACTS Grounding: 87.8%, GPQA: 86.4%, VideoMMMU: 83.6%. Kimi K3 scores MathVision: 97.8%, DeepSearchQA: 95.0%, GPQA: 93.5%, CharXiv-R: 91.3%, BrowseComp: 91.2%.

Is Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 cheaper than Kimi K3?

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 is 2.4x cheaper for input tokens. Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 costs $1.25/M input and $10.00/M output via google. Kimi K3 costs $3.00/M input and $15.00/M output via moonshot.

What are the context window sizes for Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 and Kimi K3?

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 supports 1.0M tokens and Kimi K3 supports 1.0M tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 and Kimi K3?

Key differences include input pricing ($1.25 vs $3.00/M), licensing (Proprietary vs Unknown). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 and Kimi K3?

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 is developed by Google and Kimi K3 is developed by Moonshot AI.

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