Pairwise benchmark snapshot · Aug 16, 2026
This page compares GPT-4o (OpenAI) and Kimi K3 (Moonshot) using the latest snapshots we have as of Aug 16, 2026. On preference Elo, Kimi K3 is ahead by 193 points (1,528 vs 1,335; seed-bootstrap (Aug 1, 2026)). On SWE-bench coding, Kimi K3 resolves 73.8% versus 54.8% (seed-bootstrap (Aug 1, 2026)). GPT-4o streams faster (110 tok/s) while GPT-4o is the cheaper output token ($10/1M). Kimi K3 has the larger context window (1M tokens). Every cell below is a dated snapshot from a named public source — we do not invent missing scores, and we do not run SWE-bench ourselves.
OpenAI
GPT-4oPrevious OpenAI flagship. Still a common compare baseline on legacy pages.
Moonshot
Kimi K3Moonshot AI frontier flagship reasoning and agent swarm model with 256k context and top-tier SWE-bench coding capability.
Instant pairwise benchmark recalculation across 400+ LLMs
Category wins across intelligence, speed, and pricing efficiency.
Preference Elo, Coding proficiency, SWE-bench & LiveBench accuracy
Generation throughput and time to first token responsiveness
Cost per million tokens and max context window length
Each spoke is a skill. Farther from the center is better (0–100th percentile). Tap any dot to inspect details.
193 pts advantage
42 tok/s faster
$5.00/1M cheaper
Simulate monthly production API costs based on published $/1M tokens.
GPT-4o is estimated to save $92.50/month ($1,110/year).
Higher SWE-bench (73.8%).
Lower output list price ($10/1M).
Lower TTFT (180 ms).
Larger window (1M).
Both accept images. Defaulting to the higher-Elo side (Kimi K3).
| Target Workload | Recommended Pick | Evaluation Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Repo / coding agents | Kimi K3 | Higher SWE-bench (73.8%). |
| High-volume chat | GPT-4o | Lower output list price ($10/1M). |
| Voice / low-latency UI | GPT-4o | Lower TTFT (180 ms). |
| Long-document RAG | Kimi K3 | Larger window (1M). |
| Screenshots / vision | Kimi K3 | Both accept images. Defaulting to the higher-Elo side (Kimi K3). |
Jun 2026. The Kimi vs GPT hub remaps to the top Moonshot Elo vs top OpenAI Elo.
Deprecated for buying. Kept because “4o vs sonnet” is still a typed query.
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