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# Best Moonshot Kimi Models in October 2026

> Best Moonshot Kimi Models: As of October 2026, Kimi K3 leads the Noometry Index with a score of 59.5, ahead of Kimi K2.5 at 48.1. 7 models ranked with sources.
- Canonical page: https://noometry.com/best/moonshot-models
- Last updated: 2026-10-10
- Title: Best Moonshot Kimi Models (October 2026) | Noometry

As of October 2026, Kimi K3 leads the Noometry Index with a score of 59.5, ahead of Kimi K2.5 at 48.1.

Last verified October 10, 2026

Every ranked Moonshot Kimi model, from the current flagship down.

Best Moonshot Kimi Models: top 7

1.  Kimi K3 59.5
2.  Kimi K2.5 48.1
3.  Kimi K2.6 47.7
4.  Kimi K2 Thinking Turbo 45.8
5.  Kimi K2.5 Instant 43.6
6.  Kimi K2.7 Code 43.3
7.  Kimi K2 (Jul 2025) 41.2
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## Full ranking

Best Moonshot Kimi Models
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Moonshot AI [Kimi K3](https://noometry.com/models/kimi-k3) | [Moonshot AI](https://noometry.com/providers/moonshot) | Open | 1.05M | 59.5 | $3 | $15 | 9.92 | — |
| 2 | Moonshot AI [Kimi K2.5](https://noometry.com/models/kimi-k2-5) | [Moonshot AI](https://noometry.com/providers/moonshot) | Open | 262K | 48.1 | $0.45 | $2.25 | 53.4 | 66 |
| 3 | Moonshot AI [Kimi K2.6](https://noometry.com/models/kimi-k2-6) | [Moonshot AI](https://noometry.com/providers/moonshot) | Open | 262K | 47.7 | $0.95 | $4 | 27.8 | — |
| 4 | Moonshot AI [Kimi K2 Thinking Turbo](https://noometry.com/models/kimi-k2-thinking-turbo) | [Moonshot AI](https://noometry.com/providers/moonshot) | Open | — | 45.8 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | Moonshot AI [Kimi K2.5 Instant](https://noometry.com/models/kimi-k2-5-instant) | [Moonshot AI](https://noometry.com/providers/moonshot) | Open | — | 43.6 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | Moonshot AI [Kimi K2.7 Code](https://noometry.com/models/kimi-k2-7-code) | [Moonshot AI](https://noometry.com/providers/moonshot) | Open | 262K | 43.3 | $0.95 | $4 | 25.3 | — |
| 7 | Moonshot AI [Kimi K2 (Jul 2025)](https://noometry.com/models/kimi-k2) | [Moonshot AI](https://noometry.com/providers/moonshot) | Open | 262K | 41.2 | $0.57 | $2.30 | 41.1 | 201 |

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## Compare the leaders

-   [Kimi K3 vs Kimi K2.5](https://noometry.com/compare/kimi-k2-5-vs-kimi-k3)
-   [Kimi K3 vs Kimi K2.6](https://noometry.com/compare/kimi-k2-6-vs-kimi-k3)
-   [Kimi K3 vs Kimi K2 Thinking Turbo](https://noometry.com/compare/kimi-k2-thinking-turbo-vs-kimi-k3)
-   [Kimi K2.5 vs Kimi K2.6](https://noometry.com/compare/kimi-k2-5-vs-kimi-k2-6)
-   [Kimi K2.5 vs Kimi K2 Thinking Turbo](https://noometry.com/compare/kimi-k2-5-vs-kimi-k2-thinking-turbo)
-   [Kimi K2.6 vs Kimi K2 Thinking Turbo](https://noometry.com/compare/kimi-k2-6-vs-kimi-k2-thinking-turbo)

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## Frequently asked questions

### Which Moonshot Kimi model is best?

As of October 2026, Kimi K3 leads the Noometry Index with a score of 59.5, ahead of Kimi K2.5 at 48.1.

### What are the top 5 in this ranking?

Kimi K3, Kimi K2.5, Kimi K2.6, Kimi K2 Thinking Turbo, Kimi K2.5 Instant, in that order, as of October 2026.

### How is this list ranked?

By the Noometry Index, which is fitted from every public benchmark result and adjusted for how hard each benchmark is. Models need several independent results to be ranked.

### Cite this page

Noometry. (2026). Best Moonshot Kimi Models. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://noometry.com/best/moonshot-models

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