Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) | Qwen3 14B (Reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.95 | $0.35 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $4 | $4.2 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Qwen3 14B (Reasoning) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $1.31/M tokens vs $1.71/M for Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning).
It's a tie — both models win 6 benchmarks each across 12 evaluated categories. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Qwen3 14B (Reasoning) generates tokens faster at 62 tok/s vs 35 tok/s. However, Qwen3 14B (Reasoning) has lower time-to-first-token (1.10s vs 1.31s).
Choose based on your priorities: Qwen3 14B (Reasoning) for lower cost, both perform similarly on benchmarks, and Qwen3 14B (Reasoning) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.