Kimi LinearvsQwen2
Kimi Linear | Qwen2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Specifications | ||
Parameters | 48B | 72B |
Context window | — | 128k |
| Overview | ||
| Company | Moonshot AI | Qwen |
| Release date | Oct 30 2025 | Jun 6 2024 |
| Access | Open Weight | Open Weight |
Which is better: Kimi Linear or Qwen2?
Kimi Linear and Qwen2 don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks, so there's no direct head-to-head comparison. Qwen2 shipped 511 days before Kimi Linear, so benchmark comparisons should account for the intervening progress.
Kimi Linear has 48B parameters, while Qwen2 has 72B.
Direct benchmark comparisons are unavailable — Kimi Linear and Qwen2 don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks.
Frequently asked questions
Kimi Linear was released by Moonshot AI on Oct 30 2025.
Qwen2 was released by Qwen on Jun 6 2024.