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DeepSeek-LLM vs Kimi K2.7 Code

DeepSeek
DeepSeek-LLM
Moonshot AI
Kimi K2.7 Code
Overview
CompanyDeepSeekMoonshot AI
Release dateNov 29 2023Jun 12 2026
Model type
Open sourceYesYes
Specifications
Parameters
1T
Context window
256k
Benchmarks
Timeline
Release gapDeepSeek-LLM shipped 926 days before Kimi K2.7 Code

Which is better: DeepSeek-LLM or Kimi K2.7 Code?

DeepSeek-LLM and Kimi K2.7 Code don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks, so there's no direct head-to-head comparison. DeepSeek-LLM shipped 926 days before Kimi K2.7 Code, so benchmark comparisons should account for the intervening progress.

Published specifications for these two models are limited — see each model page for the latest details.

Direct benchmark comparisons are unavailable — DeepSeek-LLM and Kimi K2.7 Code don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks.

Frequently asked questions

When was DeepSeek-LLM released?
DeepSeek-LLM was released by DeepSeek on Nov 29 2023.
When was Kimi K2.7 Code released?
Kimi K2.7 Code was released by Moonshot AI on Jun 12 2026.

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