Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Kimi K2 0905 leads with 30.5% higher average benchmark score. Mistral Small 3 24B Base supports multimodal inputs. Kimi K2 0905 is available on 2 providers. Overall, Kimi K2 0905 is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
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.
Mistral AI
Mistral Small 24B Base was developed as a 24-billion-parameter foundation model, designed to serve as a base for fine-tuning and customization. Built to provide a strong starting point for domain-specific applications, it represents an intermediate-scale option in Mistral's model lineup.
7 months newer

Mistral Small 3 24B Base
Mistral AI
2025-01-30

Kimi K2 0905
Moonshot AI
2025-09-05
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 4 common benchmarks

Kimi K2 0905

Mistral Small 3 24B Base
Mistral Small 3 24B Base
2023-10-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

Kimi K2 0905
Novita
ZeroEval

Mistral Small 3 24B Base

Kimi K2 0905

Mistral Small 3 24B Base

Kimi K2 0905

Mistral Small 3 24B Base