Kimi LinearvsQwQ-32B
Kimi Linear | QwQ-32B | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 32B |
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 | Mar 6 2025 |
| Access | Open Weight | Open Weight |
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Frequently asked questions
Kimi Linear and QwQ-32B don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks, so there's no direct head-to-head comparison. QwQ-32B shipped 238 days before Kimi Linear, so benchmark comparisons should account for the intervening progress.
Kimi Linear has 48B parameters, while QwQ-32B has 32B.
Direct benchmark comparisons are unavailable — Kimi Linear and QwQ-32B don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks.