Kimi LinearvsQwen2
Kimi Linear | Qwen2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Specifications | ||
ParametersA rough measure of how big the model is. More parameters usually means more capable and more expensive to run, though it is a poor guide on its own — a smaller, newer model often beats a larger, older one. | 48B | 72B |
Context windowHow much text the model can hold in mind at once — your question, any documents you attach, the conversation so far, and its own reply. Go past it and the earliest part falls out of view. | — | 128k |
| Overview | ||
| Company | Moonshot AI | Qwen |
| Release date | Oct 30 2025 | Jun 6 2024 |
| Access | Open Weight | Open Weight |
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Frequently asked questions
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.