Model Comparison

Gemma 4 12B vs Kimi K2.7 CodeWhich is better in 2026?

Comparing Gemma 4 12B and Kimi K2.7 Code across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.

Verdict: Gemma 4 12B vs Kimi K2.7 Code — which is better?

Gemma 4 12B (by Google) and Kimi K2.7 Code (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.

Choose Gemma 4 12B if…

  • you are already invested in the Google ecosystem

Choose Kimi K2.7 Code if…

  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Jun 2026

Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

No common benchmarks found

Gemma 4 12B and Kimi K2.7 Codedon't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.

Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Model Size

Parameter count comparison

988.0B diff

Kimi K2.7 Code has 988.0B more parameters than Gemma 4 12B, making it 8261.4% larger.

Google
Gemma 4 12B
12.0Bparameters
Moonshot AI
Kimi K2.7 Code
1.0Tparameters
12.0B
Gemma 4 12B
1000.0B
Kimi K2.7 Code

Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Only Kimi K2.7 Code specifies input context (262,144 tokens). Only Kimi K2.7 Code specifies output context (131,072 tokens).

Google
Gemma 4 12B
Input- tokens
Output- tokens
Moonshot AI
Kimi K2.7 Code
Input262,144 tokens
Output131,072 tokens
Fri Jul 17 2026 • llm-stats.com

Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Both Gemma 4 12B and Kimi K2.7 Code support multimodal inputs.

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

Gemma 4 12B

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Kimi K2.7 Code

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

Gemma 4 12B is licensed under Apache 2.0, while Kimi K2.7 Code uses Modified MIT License.

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

Gemma 4 12B

Apache 2.0

Open weights

Kimi K2.7 Code

Modified MIT License

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Gemma 4 12B was released on 2026-05-23, while Kimi K2.7 Code was released on 2026-06-12.

Kimi K2.7 Code is 1 month newer than Gemma 4 12B.

Gemma 4 12B

May 23, 2026

1 months ago

Kimi K2.7 Code

Jun 12, 2026

1 months ago

2w newer

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Gemma 4 12B has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2025-01-01, while Kimi K2.7 Code's cutoff date is not specified.

We can confirm Gemma 4 12B's training data extends to 2025-01-01, but cannot make a direct comparison without Kimi K2.7 Code's cutoff date.

Gemma 4 12B

Jan 2025

Kimi K2.7 Code

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Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Google

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

Moonshot AI
Larger context window (262,144 tokens)

Detailed Comparison

Interactive Arena

Judge for yourself.

Run your own prompts against Gemma 4 12B and Kimi K2.7 Code side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.

Gemma 4 12B
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Kimi K2.7 Code
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FAQ

Common questions about Gemma 4 12B vs Kimi K2.7 Code.

Which is better, Gemma 4 12B or Kimi K2.7 Code?

Gemma 4 12B (Google) and Kimi K2.7 Code (Moonshot AI) each have strengths in different areas. Compare their benchmark scores, pricing, context windows, and capabilities above to determine which fits your needs.

How does Gemma 4 12B compare to Kimi K2.7 Code in benchmarks?

Gemma 4 12B scores FLEURS: 93.1%, MMMLU: 83.4%, MathVision: 79.7%, GPQA: 78.8%, AIME 2026: 77.5%. Kimi K2.7 Code scores MCP-Mark: 81.1%, MCP Atlas: 76.0%, LiveBench: 71.9%, Kimi Code Bench v2: 62.0%, Program Bench: 53.6%.

What are the context window sizes for Gemma 4 12B and Kimi K2.7 Code?

Gemma 4 12B supports an unknown number of tokens and Kimi K2.7 Code supports 262K tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between Gemma 4 12B and Kimi K2.7 Code?

Key differences include licensing (Apache 2.0 vs Modified MIT License). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes Gemma 4 12B and Kimi K2.7 Code?

Gemma 4 12B is developed by Google and Kimi K2.7 Code is developed by Moonshot AI.

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