Kimi K2.7 Code
Moonshot AI · moe · 1026.9B parameters · 262,144 context
Parameters
1.0T
Context Window
256K tokens
Architecture
MoE
Best GPU
B200 NVL (pair)
Cheapest API
$3.50/M
Intelligence Brief
Kimi K2.7 Code is a 1026.9B parameter Mixture-of-Experts (384 experts, 8 active) model from Moonshot AI, featuring Multi-Head Attention (MHA) with 61 layers and 7,168 hidden dimensions. With a 262,144 token context window, it supports vision, code. The most cost-effective API deployment is via openrouter at $3.50/M output tokens. For self-hosted inference, B200 NVL (pair) delivers optimal throughput at $39858/month.
Provider pricing
1 provider · canonical: openrouter| Provider | Input $/M | Output $/M ▲ | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| openroutercanonical | $0.700 | $3.50 | cheapest input · cheapest output |
Prices update via the nightly pricing cron + admin approvals at /admin/ingest-queue. The leaderboard's Input/Output cells show the canonical rate above; this table shows the full spread.
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Architecture Details
Memory Requirements
BF16 Weights
1912.7 GB
FP8 Weights
956.4 GB
INT4 Weights
478.2 GB
Fits on (multi-GPU with Tensor Parallelism)
Multi-GPU configurations use Tensor Parallelism (TP) to split model layers across GPUs. Requires NVLink or NVSwitch interconnect for optimal performance.
This model requires multi-GPU deployment. Minimum: 2x B200 NVL (pair) (360GB each) with Tensor Parallelism.
GPU Compatibility Matrix
Kimi K2.7 Code is compatible with 0% of GPU configurations across 41 GPUs at 3 precision levels.
GPU Recommendations
FP8 · 4 GPUs · tensorrt-llm
98/100
score
Throughput
140.0 tok/s
Latency (ITL)
7.1ms
Est. TTFT
1ms
Cost/Month
$39858
Cost/M Tokens
$108.33
FP8 · 8 GPUs · tensorrt-llm
93/100
score
Throughput
140.0 tok/s
Latency (ITL)
7.1ms
Est. TTFT
1ms
Cost/Month
$34088
Cost/M Tokens
$92.65
FP8 · 8 GPUs · tensorrt-llm
93/100
score
Throughput
140.0 tok/s
Latency (ITL)
7.1ms
Est. TTFT
1ms
Cost/Month
$34164
Cost/M Tokens
$92.86
Deployment Options
API Deployment
openrouter
$3.50/M
output tokens
Single GPU
Requires multi-GPU setup (956 GB VRAM needed)
Multi-GPU
B200 NVL (pair) x4
140.0 tok/s
TP· $39858/mo
API Pricing Comparison
| Provider | Input $/M | Output $/M | Badges |
|---|---|---|---|
| openrouter | $0.70 | $3.50 | Cheapest |
Cost Analysis
| Provider | Input $/M | Output $/M | ~Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| openrouterBest Value | $0.70 | $3.50 | $21 |
Cost per 1,000 Requests
Short (500 tok)
$1.05
via openrouter
Medium (2K tok)
$4.20
via openrouter
Long (8K tok)
$12.60
via openrouter
Performance Estimates
Throughput by GPU
VRAM Breakdown (B200 NVL (pair), FP8)
Precision Impact
bf16
513.5 GB
weights/GPU
fp8
256.7 GB
weights/GPU
~140.0 tok/s
int4
128.4 GB
weights/GPU
Capabilities
Features
Supported Frameworks
Supported Precisions
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM does Kimi K2.7 Code need for inference?
Kimi K2.7 Code requires approximately 1912.7 GB of VRAM at BF16 precision, 956.4 GB at FP8, or 478.2 GB at INT4 quantization. Additional VRAM is needed for KV-cache (1748992 bytes per token) and activations (~0.00 GB).
What is the best GPU for Kimi K2.7 Code?
The top recommended GPU for Kimi K2.7 Code is the B200 NVL (pair) (x4) using FP8 precision. It achieves approximately 140.0 tokens/sec at an estimated cost of $39858/month ($108.33/M tokens). Score: 98/100.
How much does Kimi K2.7 Code inference cost?
Kimi K2.7 Code API inference starts from $0.70/M input tokens and $3.50/M output tokens. Self-hosted inference costs depend on your GPU configuration — use our ROI calculator for a detailed breakdown.