Gemini 3.6 FlashvsKimi K1.5
Gemini 3.6 Flash | Kimi K1.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Specifications | ||
Context window | — | 128k |
| Benchmarks | ||
Agentic coding DeepSWE 1.1Artificial Analysis' independent test of deep, agentic software-engineering work — the AI has to plan and carry out substantial coding tasks end to end. (Version 1.1 of the test.) Higher is better. | 49% | — |
ML engineering MLE-BenchCan the AI do the work of a machine-learning engineer? It competes in real Kaggle competitions — building, training, and tuning models end to end — and the score reflects how well it places. Higher is better. | 63.9% | — |
Browser agent BU BenchCan the AI drive a real web browser to finish tasks — clicking, filling forms, and navigating sites the way a person would? Run by Browser Use on their BU Bench task set. Higher is better. | 68% | — |
Agentic computer use OSWorld-VerifiedCan the AI actually operate a computer — clicking, typing, and using real apps — to finish tasks on its own? Higher is better. | 83% | — |
Knowledge work GDPval-AA v2economically valuable knowledge work (v2, re-based Elo) | 1421 | — |
| Timeline | ||
| Release gap | Kimi K1.5 shipped 547 days before Gemini 3.6 Flash | |
| Overview | ||
| Company | Moonshot AI | |
| Release date | Jul 21 2026 | Jan 20 2025 |
| Access | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Which is better: Gemini 3.6 Flash or Kimi K1.5?
Gemini 3.6 Flash and Kimi K1.5 don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks, so there's no direct head-to-head comparison. Kimi K1.5 shipped 547 days before Gemini 3.6 Flash, 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 — Gemini 3.6 Flash and Kimi K1.5 don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks.
Frequently asked questions
Gemini 3.6 Flash was released by Google on Jul 21 2026.
Kimi K1.5 was released by Moonshot AI on Jan 20 2025.
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