Model Comparison

Gemma 3 1B vs Kimi-k1.5Which is better in 2026?

Kimi-k1.5 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

Verdict: Gemma 3 1B vs Kimi-k1.5 — which is better?

Gemma 3 1B (by Google) and Kimi-k1.5 (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 3 1B outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Kimi-k1.5 is better at 1 benchmark (IFEval). Kimi-k1.5 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

Choose Gemma 3 1B if…

  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Mar 2025
  • you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune

Choose Kimi-k1.5 if…

  • you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 1 of 1 shared benchmarks
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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

1 benchmarks

Gemma 3 1B outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Kimi-k1.5 is better at 1 benchmark (IFEval).

Kimi-k1.5 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

Sat Jun 06 2026 • llm-stats.com

Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Kimi-k1.5 supports multimodal inputs, whereas Gemma 3 1B does not.

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

Gemma 3 1B

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Kimi-k1.5

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

Gemma 3 1B 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 3 1B

Gemma

Open weights

Kimi-k1.5

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Gemma 3 1B was released on 2025-03-12, while Kimi-k1.5 was released on 2025-01-20.

Gemma 3 1B is 2 months newer than Kimi-k1.5.

Gemma 3 1B

Mar 12, 2025

1.2 years ago

1mo newer
Kimi-k1.5

Jan 20, 2025

1.4 years ago

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 IFEval score (87.2% vs 80.2%)

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
Google
Gemma 3 1B
Moonshot AI
Kimi-k1.5

FAQ

Common questions about Gemma 3 1B vs Kimi-k1.5.

Which is better, Gemma 3 1B or Kimi-k1.5?

Kimi-k1.5 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Gemma 3 1B 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 3 1B compare to Kimi-k1.5 in benchmarks?

Gemma 3 1B scores IFEval: 80.2%, GSM8k: 62.8%, Natural2Code: 56.0%, MATH: 48.0%, HumanEval: 41.5%. 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 3 1B 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 3 1B and Kimi-k1.5?

Gemma 3 1B is developed by Google and Kimi-k1.5 is developed by Moonshot AI.

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