Model Comparison

Gemma 2 27B vs Kimi-k1.5

Kimi-k1.5 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

1 benchmarks

Gemma 2 27B outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Kimi-k1.5 is better at 1 benchmark (MMLU).

Kimi-k1.5 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Kimi-k1.5 supports multimodal inputs, whereas Gemma 2 27B does not.

Kimi-k1.5 can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.

Gemma 2 27B

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Kimi-k1.5

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

Gemma 2 27B is licensed under Gemma, while Kimi-k1.5 uses a proprietary license.

License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.

Gemma 2 27B

Gemma

Open weights

Kimi-k1.5

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Gemma 2 27B was released on 2024-06-27, while Kimi-k1.5 was released on 2025-01-20.

Kimi-k1.5 is 7 months newer than Gemma 2 27B.

Gemma 2 27B

Jun 27, 2024

1.9 years ago

Kimi-k1.5

Jan 20, 2025

1.4 years ago

6mo newer

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.

Unable to compare the recency of their training data.

No cutoff dates available

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Google
Has open weights
Moonshot AI
Supports multimodal inputs
Higher MMLU score (87.4% vs 75.2%)

Detailed Comparison

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Feature
Google
Gemma 2 27B
Moonshot AI
Kimi-k1.5

FAQ

Common questions about Gemma 2 27B vs Kimi-k1.5.

Which is better, Gemma 2 27B or Kimi-k1.5?

Kimi-k1.5 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Gemma 2 27B is made by Google and Kimi-k1.5 is made by Moonshot AI. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does Gemma 2 27B compare to Kimi-k1.5 in benchmarks?

Gemma 2 27B scores ARC-E: 88.6%, HellaSwag: 86.4%, BoolQ: 84.8%, TriviaQA: 83.7%, Winogrande: 83.7%. Kimi-k1.5 scores MATH-500: 96.2%, CLUEWSC: 91.4%, C-Eval: 88.3%, MMLU: 87.4%, IFEval: 87.2%.

What are the main differences between Gemma 2 27B and Kimi-k1.5?

Key differences include multimodal support (no vs yes), licensing (Gemma vs Proprietary). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes Gemma 2 27B and Kimi-k1.5?

Gemma 2 27B is developed by Google and Kimi-k1.5 is developed by Moonshot AI.