Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Kimi K2-Instruct-0905 leads with 12.2% higher average benchmark score. Grok-2 mini supports multimodal inputs. Overall, Kimi K2-Instruct-0905 is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
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 Instruct-0905 represents a specific release iteration of the K2 Instruct model, developed to incorporate refinements and improvements. Built to provide enhanced instruction-following based on deployment feedback, it continues the evolution of Moonshot's instruction-tuned offerings.
1 year newer

Grok-2 mini
xAI
2024-08-13

Kimi K2-Instruct-0905
Moonshot AI
2025-09-05
Average performance across 3 common benchmarks

Grok-2 mini

Kimi K2-Instruct-0905
Available providers and their performance metrics

Grok-2 mini

Kimi K2-Instruct-0905

Grok-2 mini

Kimi K2-Instruct-0905