Model Comparison
Kimi K3 vs GPT-5.2 ProWhich is better in 2026?
Kimi K3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Kimi K3 is 9.6x cheaper per token.
Verdict: Kimi K3 vs GPT-5.2 Pro — which is better?
Kimi K3 (by Moonshot AI) and GPT-5.2 Pro (by OpenAI) 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.
Kimi K3 outperforms in 3 benchmarks (BrowseComp, GPQA, Humanity's Last Exam), while GPT-5.2 Pro is better at 0 benchmarks. Kimi K3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
On price, Kimi K3 is roughly 9.6x 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 Kimi K3 if…
- you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 3 of 3 shared benchmarks
- cost matters — it's about 9.6x cheaper per token
- you process long inputs — it offers a 1,048,576 token context window
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Jul 2026
Choose GPT-5.2 Pro if…
- you want predictable pricing at $21.00/M input and $168.00/M output
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
Kimi K3 outperforms in 3 benchmarks (BrowseComp, GPQA, Humanity's Last Exam), while GPT-5.2 Pro is better at 0 benchmarks.
Kimi K3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, Kimi K3 ($3.00/1M tokens) is 7.0x cheaper than GPT-5.2 Pro ($21.00/1M tokens).
For output processing, Kimi K3 ($15.00/1M tokens) is 11.2x cheaper than GPT-5.2 Pro ($168.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, GPT-5.2 Pro is more expensive than Kimi K3.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Kimi K3 accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to GPT-5.2 Pro's 400,000 tokens. Kimi K3 can generate longer responses up to 1,048,576 tokens, while GPT-5.2 Pro is limited to 128,000 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Both Kimi K3 and GPT-5.2 Pro support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
Kimi K3
GPT-5.2 Pro
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
Kimi K3 was released on 2026-07-16, while GPT-5.2 Pro was released on 2025-12-11.
Kimi K3 is 7 months newer than GPT-5.2 Pro.
Jul 16, 2026
1 days ago
7mo newerDec 11, 2025
7 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
Kimi K3 is available from Moonshot AI. GPT-5.2 Pro is available from OpenAI.
Kimi K3
GPT-5.2 Pro
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
Kimi K3
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GPT-5.2 Pro
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No standout differentiators in the data we have for this pair.
Detailed Comparison
Interactive Arena
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against Kimi K3 and GPT-5.2 Pro side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
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FAQ
Common questions about Kimi K3 vs GPT-5.2 Pro.