Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Kimi K3 | GPT-5.6 Terra (max) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $3 | $2.5 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $15 | $15 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
GPT-5.6 Terra (max) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $5.63/M tokens vs $6.00/M for Kimi K3.
Kimi K3 wins 4 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 3 for GPT-5.6 Terra (max). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
GPT-5.6 Terra (max) generates tokens faster at 170 tok/s vs 59 tok/s. Kimi K3 also has lower time-to-first-token (1.35s vs 188.81s).
Choose based on your priorities: GPT-5.6 Terra (max) for lower cost, Kimi K3 for stronger benchmark performance, and GPT-5.6 Terra (max) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.