Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | DeepSeek R1 0528 (May '25) | Kimi K2.7 Code |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $1.35 | $0.95 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $4.2 | $4 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Kimi K2.7 Code is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $1.71/M tokens vs $2.06/M for DeepSeek R1 0528 (May '25).
Kimi K2.7 Code wins 7 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 5 for DeepSeek R1 0528 (May '25). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Kimi K2.7 Code generates tokens faster at 40 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. DeepSeek R1 0528 (May '25) also has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 1.35s).
Choose based on your priorities: Kimi K2.7 Code for lower cost, Kimi K2.7 Code for stronger benchmark performance, and Kimi K2.7 Code for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.