Model Comparison
Hermes 3 70B vs Kimi K3Which is better in 2026?
Kimi K3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Hermes 3 70B is 9.8x cheaper per token.
Verdict: Hermes 3 70B vs Kimi K3 — which is better?
Hermes 3 70B (by Nous Research) and Kimi K3 (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.
Hermes 3 70B outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Kimi K3 is better at 1 benchmark (GPQA). Kimi K3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
On price, Hermes 3 70B is roughly 9.8x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
Kimi K3 also accepts a larger context window (1,048,576 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Choose Hermes 3 70B if…
- cost matters — it's about 9.8x cheaper per token
- you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune
Choose Kimi K3 if…
- you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 1 of 1 shared benchmarks
- you process long inputs — it offers a 1,048,576 token context window
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Jul 2026
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
Hermes 3 70B outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Kimi K3 is better at 1 benchmark (GPQA).
Kimi K3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, Hermes 3 70B ($0.35/1M tokens) is 8.6x cheaper than Kimi K3 ($3.00/1M tokens).
For output processing, Hermes 3 70B ($1.40/1M tokens) is 10.7x cheaper than Kimi K3 ($15.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Kimi K3 is more expensive than Hermes 3 70B.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Model Size
Parameter count comparison
Kimi K3 has 2730.0B more parameters than Hermes 3 70B, making it 3900.0% larger.
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Kimi K3 accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to Hermes 3 70B's 131,072 tokens. Kimi K3 can generate longer responses up to 1,048,576 tokens, while Hermes 3 70B is limited to 16,384 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Kimi K3 supports multimodal inputs, whereas Hermes 3 70B does not.
Kimi K3 can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
Hermes 3 70B
Kimi K3
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
Hermes 3 70B was released on 2024-08-15, while Kimi K3 was released on 2026-07-16.
Kimi K3 is 23 months newer than Hermes 3 70B.
Aug 15, 2024
1.9 years ago
Jul 16, 2026
5 days ago
1.9yr newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Provider Availability
Hermes 3 70B is available from DeepInfra. Kimi K3 is available from Moonshot AI.
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Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
Hermes 3 70B
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Kimi K3
View detailsMoonshot AI
Detailed Comparison
Interactive Arena
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FAQ
Common questions about Hermes 3 70B vs Kimi K3.