The best MoonshotAI model for reasoning is Kimi K2.6 — 42.9 intelligence with extended step-by-step thinking. Kimi K2.5 (37.3) and Kimi K2 Thinking (24.1) round out the top three.
Large language models with extended reasoning / thinking, ranked by intelligence. The best models for complex multi-step reasoning, math and analysis.
The best MoonshotAI model for reasoning is Kimi K2.6 — 42.9 intelligence with extended step-by-step thinking. Kimi K2.5 (37.3) and Kimi K2 Thinking (24.1) round out the top three.
Kimi K2.5 (37.3) is the closest alternative on this metric, followed by Kimi K2 Thinking (24.1). See the full ranking above for the tradeoffs.
modelgrep tracks 6 MoonshotAI models with live benchmarks, speed, latency and per-provider pricing, led on intelligence by Kimi K2.6. 4 of them qualify for this ranking.