Model Comparison

Gemma 2 27B vs Kimi K2 BaseWhich is better in 2026?

Kimi K2 Base significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

Verdict: Gemma 2 27B vs Kimi K2 Base — which is better?

Gemma 2 27B (by Google) and Kimi K2 Base (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.

Gemma 2 27B outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Kimi K2 Base is better at 4 benchmarks (GSM8k, MATH, MMLU, TriviaQA). Kimi K2 Base significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

Choose Gemma 2 27B if…

  • you are already invested in the Google ecosystem

Choose Kimi K2 Base if…

  • you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 4 of 4 shared benchmarks
  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Jul 2025

Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

4 benchmarks

Gemma 2 27B outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Kimi K2 Base is better at 4 benchmarks (GSM8k, MATH, MMLU, TriviaQA).

Kimi K2 Base significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

Tue Jul 28 2026 • llm-stats.com

Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Model Size

Parameter count comparison

972.8B diff

Kimi K2 Base has 972.8B more parameters than Gemma 2 27B, making it 3576.5% larger.

Google
Gemma 2 27B
27.2Bparameters
Moonshot AI
Kimi K2 Base
1.0Tparameters
27.2B
Gemma 2 27B
1000.0B
Kimi K2 Base

License

Usage and distribution terms

Gemma 2 27B is licensed under Gemma, while Kimi K2 Base uses MIT.

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

Gemma 2 27B

Gemma

Open weights

Kimi K2 Base

MIT

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Gemma 2 27B was released on 2024-06-27, while Kimi K2 Base was released on 2025-07-11.

Kimi K2 Base is 13 months newer than Gemma 2 27B.

Gemma 2 27B

Jun 27, 2024

2.1 years ago

Kimi K2 Base

Jul 11, 2025

1.0 years ago

1.0yr 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

No standout differentiators in the data we have for this pair.

Moonshot AI
Higher GSM8k score (92.1% vs 74.0%)
Higher MATH score (70.2% vs 42.3%)
Higher MMLU score (87.8% vs 75.2%)
Higher TriviaQA score (85.1% vs 83.7%)

Detailed Comparison

Interactive Arena

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Run your own prompts against Gemma 2 27B and Kimi K2 Base side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.

Gemma 2 27B
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Kimi K2 Base
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FAQ

Common questions about Gemma 2 27B vs Kimi K2 Base.

Which is better, Gemma 2 27B or Kimi K2 Base?

Kimi K2 Base significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Gemma 2 27B is made by Google and Kimi K2 Base 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 K2 Base in benchmarks?

Gemma 2 27B scores ARC-E: 88.6%, HellaSwag: 86.4%, BoolQ: 84.8%, TriviaQA: 83.7%, Winogrande: 83.7%. Kimi K2 Base scores C-Eval: 92.5%, GSM8k: 92.1%, MMLU-redux-2.0: 90.2%, MMLU: 87.8%, TriviaQA: 85.1%.

What are the main differences between Gemma 2 27B and Kimi K2 Base?

Key differences include licensing (Gemma vs MIT). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes Gemma 2 27B and Kimi K2 Base?

Gemma 2 27B is developed by Google and Kimi K2 Base is developed by Moonshot AI.

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