Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Both models show comparable benchmark performance. Kimi K2 0905 is available on 2 providers. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
Moonshot AI
Kimi K2 was introduced as the second generation of Moonshot's language model family, designed to provide enhanced capabilities across language understanding and generation. Built with architectural improvements and expanded training, it represents a significant advancement in Moonshot's model offerings.
NVIDIA
Llama 3.1 Nemotron Ultra 253B was developed as NVIDIA's largest Nemotron variant, designed to provide maximum capability through extensive customization of large-scale foundations. Built with 253 billion parameters and NVIDIA's specialized training, it represents the flagship offering in the Nemotron family.
5 months newer

Llama 3.1 Nemotron Ultra 253B v1
NVIDIA
2025-04-07

Kimi K2 0905
Moonshot AI
2025-09-05
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 1 common benchmarks

Kimi K2 0905

Llama 3.1 Nemotron Ultra 253B v1
Llama 3.1 Nemotron Ultra 253B v1
2023-12-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

Kimi K2 0905
Novita
ZeroEval

Llama 3.1 Nemotron Ultra 253B v1

Kimi K2 0905

Llama 3.1 Nemotron Ultra 253B v1

Kimi K2 0905

Llama 3.1 Nemotron Ultra 253B v1