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Kimi K2 Instruct vs Kimi K2.7 Code

Kimi K2 Instruct needs ~586.6 GB at Q4_K_M; Kimi K2.7 Code needs ~592.1 GB. That ~5.5 GB gap decides which hardware runs each; they differ on 0 of the 14 devices below.

Spec Kimi K2 Instruct Kimi K2.7 Code

Parameters1000B MoE1000B MoE

Memory at Q4_K_M~586.6 GB~592.1 GB

Context window128k256k

LMArenanot rankednot ranked

LicenseModified MITModified MIT

Which devices run each

A representative spread across the memory range. Tap a verdict for the full breakdown.

Size at each quantization

Quant Kimi K2 Instruct Kimi K2.7 Code

Q2_K 418.8 GB* 418.8 GB*

Q3_K_M 488.8 GB* 488.8 GB*

Q4_K_M 578.15 GB 583.71 GB

Q5_K_M 712.5 GB* 712.5 GB*

Q6_K 820 GB* 820 GB*

Q8_0 1016.12 GB 1062.5 GB*

FP16 2000 GB* 2000 GB*

* derived from bits-per-weight; unstarred sizes are measured GGUF files.

Bottom line

The larger Kimi K2.7 Code needs ~592.1 GB; Kimi K2 Instruct runs on lighter hardware at ~586.6 GB with more headroom and faster responses. Check each against your exact device: what runs Kimi K2 Instruct · what runs Kimi K2.7 Code.

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FAQ

What is the difference in memory between Kimi K2 Instruct and Kimi K2.7 Code?

At Q4_K_M, Kimi K2 Instruct needs about 586.6 GB and Kimi K2.7 Code needs about 592.1 GB, a difference of ~5.5 GB.

Should I run Kimi K2 Instruct or Kimi K2.7 Code?

Run Kimi K2.7 Code if your hardware has the ~592.1 GB it needs and you want maximum quality; run Kimi K2 Instruct (~586.6 GB) for lighter hardware, faster responses, and more memory headroom.

Full breakdowns: Kimi K2 Instruct · Kimi K2.7 Code · all models × devices.

Sources

Memory figures are estimates at Q4_K_M, validated 2026-08-03. See methodology.