Kimi K2 Models — Hardware Requirements
7 Kimi K2 models from Moonshot AI and the community, from the smallest that runs in 1.1 GB of VRAM up to 1058.6B parameters. Every row links to full quantization tables and GPU compatibility.
All Kimi K2 Models by Size
| Model | Params | Runs from | Context | Publisher | Quant downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimi K2.6 Eagle3 | 1.8B | 1.1 GB | 262K | ||
| Kimi K2 Instruct | 1026.5B | 286.2 GB | 131K | ||
| Kimi K2 Instruct 0905 | 1026.5B | 286.2 GB | 262K | ||
| Kimi K2 Thinking | 1058.1B | 294.9 GB | 262K | ||
| Kimi K2.6 | 1058.6B | 295.0 GB | 262K | ||
| Kimi K2.5 | 1058.6B | 295.0 GB | 262K | ||
| Kimi K2.7 Code | 1058.6B | 453.8 GB | 262K |
How Kimi K2 Compares — Benchmark Rating
Kimi K2.6 is the highest-rated Kimi K2 model with an overall benchmark rating of 68.2/100 — #6 among 75 open models. The top proprietary model, GPT 5.5, scores 88.8. Click a model to see its full benchmark breakdown.
GPT 5.5 · proprietary88.8
Claude Opus 4.7 · proprietary87.6
Claude Fable 5 · proprietary86.6
GPT 5.4 · proprietary86.6
Claude Opus 4.8 · proprietary84.4
DeepSeek V4 Pro77.5
Qwen3.6 27B74.0
StableBeluga269.1
MiniMax M2.768.4
Kimi K2.668.2
Kimi K2.557.6
Kimi K2 Thinking55.4
Kimi K2 Instruct48.7
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much VRAM do I need to run a Kimi K2 model?
- The smallest Kimi K2 model, Kimi K2.6 Eagle3, runs from 1.1 GB of VRAM at an aggressive quantization. Larger family members need proportionally more — see the table above for every model.
- Which Kimi K2 models can I run on a 16 GB GPU?
- 1 of 7 Kimi K2 models fit in 16 GB of VRAM at some quantization, including Kimi K2.6 Eagle3.
- What is the most popular Kimi K2 model to run locally?
- Kimi K2.6 is the most downloaded Kimi K2 model in local-friendly quantized formats. It runs from 295.0 GB of VRAM.
- How do Kimi K2 models score on benchmarks?
- Kimi K2.6 leads the family with an overall benchmark rating of 68.2/100, ranking #6 among 75 open models, while the top proprietary model, GPT 5.5, scores 88.8. See the comparison chart above for the full standings.