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Kimi K3 vs K2.7: The AI leap you need to see! 🚀

Julian Goldie Agency23 July 2026Watch on YouTube

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Ep. 11 · Kimi K3: open-source topper

Verkent de mogelijkheden van Kimi K3, het open-source model van Moonshot AI dat topprestaties haalt op coding-benchmarks.

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What you'll learn

  • Kimi K3 has 2.8 trillion parameters and is the first open model in the 3-trillion-parameter class, against 1 trillion parameters for Kimi K2.7 Code.
  • The difference in generated output between K2.7 and K3 is large according to Julian Goldie, who demonstrates it with a racing game and a website.
  • Goldie argues that frontier quality need not come at frontier prices, since K3 is relatively cheap.
  • The recent GLM 5.2 from Z.ai shows, in Goldie's view, that Chinese open-source models are improving fast.
  • Goldie will test K3 on all fifty Goldy Bench benchmarks at goldybench.com.

Frequently asked questions

What is the biggest difference between Kimi K3 and Kimi K2.7 Code?
Kimi K3 has 2.8 trillion parameters and is the first open model in the 3-trillion-parameter class, while Kimi K2.7 Code has 1 trillion total parameters with 32 billion activated per token. According to Julian Goldie the quality gap in generated output is large.
Why does Julian Goldie say frontier use does not have to be expensive?
Because in his view Kimi K3 delivers frontier quality at a much lower price, including cheaper coding plans. That makes high-end AI more accessible to smaller parties.
How does Goldie view Chinese open-source models?
He argues the assumption that those models are usually not good no longer holds. He points to the recent GLM 5.2 from Z.ai and the monthly pace at which open-source models improve.

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Want to make money and save time with AI? Join here: https://www.skool.com/ai-profit-lab-7462/about Free SEO Strategy Session 👉 https://go.juliangoldie.com/strategy-session?utm=AIPB Get a FREE AI Course + Community + 1,000 AI Agents 👉 https://www.skool.com/ai-seo-with-julian-goldie-1553/about The gap between Kimi K2.7 and the new Kimi K3 model is nothing short of massive. Witnessing the evolution of AI coding capabilities is becoming truly mind-bending. While frontier models often come with premium price tags, Kimi K3 offers top-tier performance at a fraction of the cost, challenging the notion that you have to break the bank for high-quality output. As open-source models rapidly evolve, keeping up with these breakthroughs is essential. This upgrade is currently undergoing rigorous testing across all 50 GoldieBench benchmarks to see exactly how it measures up against the competition. #KimiK3 #AIcoding #OpenSourceAI