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Code Llama 70B vs Kimi Linear

Meta Code Llama 70B vs Moonshot AI Kimi Linear — side-by-side specs.

Meta
Code Llama 70B
Moonshot AI
Kimi Linear
Overview
CompanyMetaMoonshot AI
Release dateJan 29 2024Oct 2025
Model type
Open sourceYesYes
Specifications
Parameters
48B
Context window
Benchmarks
Timeline
Release gapCode Llama 70B shipped 611 days before Kimi Linear

Which is better: Code Llama 70B or Kimi Linear?

Code Llama 70B and Kimi Linear don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks, so there's no direct head-to-head comparison. Code Llama 70B shipped 611 days before Kimi Linear, 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 — Code Llama 70B and Kimi Linear don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks.

Frequently asked questions

When was Code Llama 70B released?
Code Llama 70B was released by Meta on Jan 29 2024.
When was Kimi Linear released?
Kimi Linear was released by Moonshot AI on Oct 2025.

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