Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Kimi K2 | Qwen3 30B A3B 2507 (Reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.585 | $0.2 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $2.4 | $2.4 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Qwen3 30B A3B 2507 (Reasoning) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.75/M tokens vs $1.04/M for Kimi K2.
Kimi K2 wins 7 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 5 for Qwen3 30B A3B 2507 (Reasoning). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Qwen3 30B A3B 2507 (Reasoning) generates tokens faster at 140 tok/s vs 37 tok/s. Kimi K2 also has lower time-to-first-token (1.14s vs 1.16s).
Choose based on your priorities: Qwen3 30B A3B 2507 (Reasoning) for lower cost, Kimi K2 for stronger benchmark performance, and Qwen3 30B A3B 2507 (Reasoning) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.