Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Kimi K2 Base leads with 13.9% higher average benchmark score. Overall, Kimi K2 Base is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
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.
Microsoft
Phi-4 Mini was created as an even more compact variant of Phi-4, designed to bring fourth-generation capabilities to the smallest possible footprint. Built for extreme efficiency scenarios, it enables AI capabilities on devices and applications where resources are severely constrained.
5 months newer

Phi 4 Mini
Microsoft
2025-02-01

Kimi K2 Base
Moonshot AI
2025-07-11
Average performance across 5 common benchmarks

Kimi K2 Base

Phi 4 Mini
Phi 4 Mini
2024-06-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

Kimi K2 Base

Phi 4 Mini

Kimi K2 Base

Phi 4 Mini