Model Comparison
GPT-5.4 vs Kimi K2.5
GPT-5.4 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Kimi K2.5 is 5.2x cheaper per token.
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
GPT-5.4 outperforms in 6 benchmarks (BrowseComp, GPQA, MMMU-Pro, OmniDocBench 1.5, SWE-Bench Pro, Terminal-Bench 2.0), while Kimi K2.5 is better at 1 benchmark (Humanity's Last Exam).
GPT-5.4 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, GPT-5.4 ($2.50/1M tokens) is 4.2x more expensive than Kimi K2.5 ($0.60/1M tokens).
For output processing, GPT-5.4 ($15.00/1M tokens) is 6.0x more expensive than Kimi K2.5 ($2.50/1M tokens).
In conclusion, GPT-5.4 is more expensive than Kimi K2.5.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
GPT-5.4 accepts 1,000,000 input tokens compared to Kimi K2.5's 262,100 tokens. Kimi K2.5 can generate longer responses up to 262,100 tokens, while GPT-5.4 is limited to 128,000 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Both GPT-5.4 and Kimi K2.5 support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
GPT-5.4
Kimi K2.5
License
Usage and distribution terms
GPT-5.4 is licensed under a proprietary license, while Kimi K2.5 uses MIT.
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
Proprietary
Closed source
MIT
Open weights
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
GPT-5.4 was released on 2026-03-05, while Kimi K2.5 was released on 2026-01-27.
GPT-5.4 is 1 month newer than Kimi K2.5.
Mar 5, 2026
1 months ago
1mo newerJan 27, 2026
2 months ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Provider Availability
GPT-5.4 is available from OpenAI. Kimi K2.5 is available from Fireworks.
GPT-5.4
Kimi K2.5
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
GPT-5.4
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Kimi K2.5
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Detailed Comparison
FAQ
Common questions about GPT-5.4 vs Kimi K2.5