Kimi K2.5 vs. Opus: A Viable Workhorse Model?

Kimi K2.5 is making waves, potentially as a cheaper alternative to Opus. A recent Twitter poll by @zebassembly asked whether Kimi K2.5 in opencode could rival Opus as a workhorse model and the results are in.

Here's a breakdown of the poll's outcome:

A few replies stood out. @SpaceGliderX boldly stated, "It's 10x better than opus, it's free, fast, and from great China." On the other hand, @sebuzdugan commented, "k2.5 is decent, but opus still reasons better." @ProfAdebay chimed in, "thanks for reminding me i have opencode installed. it been long i used opencode i'm trying kimi2. 5 out on kilocode through vscode folk ..."

Analysis

While Kimi K2.5 garnered the most votes, what's particularly striking is the conviction behind the support. The Kimi K2.5 camp showed a strong passion, suggesting that while it may not be the outright winner in terms of performance for everyone, it definitely has some enthusiastic fans, more than Opus for sure. Opus supporters, though fewer, also felt strongly about their choice.

Ultimately, the poll suggests Kimi K2.5 is a contender, especially for those prioritizing cost-effectiveness, but Opus still holds its ground in reasoning capabilities for some users.