Head-to-head · Kimi
Kimi K2.7 Code vs Kimi K3
Kimi K2.7 Code needs ~592.1 GB at Q4_K_M; Kimi K3 needs ~1522.2 GB. That ~930.1 GB gap decides which hardware runs each; they differ on 0 of the 11 devices below.
Which devices run each
A representative spread across the memory range. Tap a verdict for the full breakdown.
Size at each quantization
* derived from bits-per-weight; unstarred sizes are measured GGUF files.
Bottom line
The larger Kimi K3 needs ~1522.2 GB; Kimi K2.7 Code runs on lighter hardware at ~592.1 GB with more headroom and faster responses. Check each against your exact device: what runs Kimi K2.7 Code · what runs Kimi K3.
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FAQ
What is the difference in memory between Kimi K2.7 Code and Kimi K3?
At Q4_K_M, Kimi K2.7 Code needs about 592.1 GB and Kimi K3 needs about 1522.2 GB, a difference of ~930.1 GB.
Should I run Kimi K2.7 Code or Kimi K3?
Run Kimi K3 if your hardware has the ~1522.2 GB it needs and you want maximum quality; run Kimi K2.7 Code (~592.1 GB) for lighter hardware, faster responses, and more memory headroom.
Full breakdowns: Kimi K2.7 Code · Kimi K3 · all models × devices.
Sources
Memory figures are estimates at Q4_K_M, validated 2026-09-07. See methodology.