Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Grok-2 mini leads with 1.7% higher average benchmark score. Grok-2 mini supports multimodal inputs. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
xAI
Grok 2 Mini was created as a more efficient variant of Grok 2, designed to provide strong capabilities with reduced computational requirements. Built to make Grok 2's advancements accessible to applications with tighter resource constraints, it balances performance with practical deployment needs.
Moonshot AI
Kimi K2 Base was created as the foundation model in the K2 series, designed to serve as a starting point for fine-tuning and customization. Built to provide strong base capabilities for domain-specific applications, it enables developers to build specialized solutions on Moonshot's architecture.
11 months newer

Grok-2 mini
xAI
2024-08-13

Kimi K2 Base
Moonshot AI
2025-07-11
Average performance across 4 common benchmarks

Grok-2 mini

Kimi K2 Base
Available providers and their performance metrics

Grok-2 mini

Kimi K2 Base

Grok-2 mini

Kimi K2 Base