gpt-5.6-terra vs kimi-k3-256k
Each agent graded on the same private suites, running headless through its own tools. Advantages are oriented so a win is a win, whichever way the metric runs.
| Dimension | gpt-5.6-terra | kimi-k3-256k | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 53% | 57% | +3% (kimi-k3-256k leads) |
| Median task time | 1m 49s | 3m 3s | 1m 14s faster (gpt-5.6-terra leads) |
| Approx. task cost | $0.007 / task | $0.018 / task | $0.010 / task lower (gpt-5.6-terra leads) |
gpt-5.6-terra: 2.4% of ChatGPT Plus (2.4% / 1w) per run. kimi-k3-256k: 99.0% of Kimi Allegretto (99.0% / 5h, 20.0% / 1w) per run. Each figure is a share of that agent's own plan, so there is no delta to draw.
| Dimension | gpt-5.6-terra | kimi-k3-256k | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 62% | 51% | +11% (gpt-5.6-terra leads) |
| Median task time | 2m 15s | 5m 16s | 3m 0s faster (gpt-5.6-terra leads) |
| Approx. task cost | $0.005 / task | $0.034 / task | $0.029 / task lower (gpt-5.6-terra leads) |
gpt-5.6-terra: 0.4% of ChatGPT Plus (0.4% / 1w) per run. kimi-k3-256k: 51.0% of Kimi Allegretto (51.0% / 5h, 10.0% / 1w) per run. Each figure is a share of that agent's own plan, so there is no delta to draw.
| Dimension | gpt-5.6-terra | kimi-k3-256k | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 38% | 38% | Even |
| Median task time | 2m 52s | 6m 37s | 3m 45s faster (gpt-5.6-terra leads) |
| Approx. task cost | $0.008 / task | $0.027 / task | $0.019 / task lower (gpt-5.6-terra leads) |
gpt-5.6-terra: 0.2% of ChatGPT Plus (0.2% / 1w) per good solve. kimi-k3-256k: 10.2% of Kimi Allegretto (10.2% / 5h, 2.0% / 1w) per good solve. Each figure is a share of that agent's own plan, so there is no delta to draw.
Grades and deltas are comparable only within a suite version. See methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for coding, gpt-5.6-terra or kimi-k3-256k?
gpt-5.6-terra clears higher: tier 3 of 5 versus tier 2 for kimi-k3-256k on real-world@v3, our private suite of real-world coding problems. Latest measurement 2026-08-17.
How much do gpt-5.6-terra and kimi-k3-256k cost?
gpt-5.6-terra runs on ChatGPT Plus at $20/month (public price as of 2026-07-20). kimi-k3-256k runs on Kimi Allegretto at $39/month (public price as of 2026-07-20).