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DeepSeek R1-0528 vs Kimi K2.7 Code

DeepSeek
DeepSeek R1-0528
Moonshot AI
Kimi K2.7 Code
Overview
CompanyDeepSeekMoonshot AI
Release dateMay 28 2025Jun 12 2026
Model type
Open sourceYesYes
Specifications
Parameters
1T
Context window
256k
Benchmarks
Timeline
Release gapDeepSeek R1-0528 shipped 380 days before Kimi K2.7 Code

Which is better: DeepSeek R1-0528 or Kimi K2.7 Code?

DeepSeek R1-0528 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 R1-0528 shipped 380 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 R1-0528 and Kimi K2.7 Code don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks.

Frequently asked questions

When was DeepSeek R1-0528 released?
DeepSeek R1-0528 was released by DeepSeek on May 28 2025.
When was Kimi K2.7 Code released?
Kimi K2.7 Code was released by Moonshot AI on Jun 12 2026.

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