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Smartest MoonshotAI Models

Quick answer · Updated June 2026

The smartest MoonshotAI model is Kimi K2.6, scoring 42.9 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index. Kimi K2.5 (37.3) and Kimi K2 0905 (30.9) round out the top three.

42.9Intelligence
162 t/sSpeed
$0.680Input /M
262KContext

The most capable AI models ranked by the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index — a composite of reasoning, knowledge, math and science benchmarks. These are the highest-scoring large language models available today.

  1. 1M
    kimi-k2.6
    ReasoningToolsJSON+1$0.680/M · 162 t/s · 458ms ttft
    42.9
    Intelligence
  2. 2M
    kimi-k2.5
    ReasoningToolsJSON+1$0.375/M · 89 t/s · 211ms ttft
    37.3
    Intelligence
  3. 3M
    kimi-k2-0905
    ToolsJSON$0.600/M · 139 t/s · 220ms ttft
    30.9
    Intelligence
  4. 4M
    kimi-k2-thinking
    ReasoningToolsJSON$0.600/M · 103 t/s · 412ms ttft
    24.1
    Intelligence
  5. 5M
    kimi-k2
    Tools$0.570/M · 15 t/s · 1.6s ttft
    14.4
    Intelligence

Frequently asked

What is the smartest MoonshotAI model?

The smartest MoonshotAI model is Kimi K2.6, scoring 42.9 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index. Kimi K2.5 (37.3) and Kimi K2 0905 (30.9) round out the top three.

What's a good alternative to Kimi K2.6?

Kimi K2.5 (37.3) is the closest alternative on this metric, followed by Kimi K2 0905 (30.9). See the full ranking above for the tradeoffs.

How many MoonshotAI models are there?

modelgrep tracks 6 MoonshotAI models with live benchmarks, speed, latency and per-provider pricing, led on intelligence by Kimi K2.6. 5 of them qualify for this ranking.

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