Kimi K3.1 Pro vs Ternary Bonsai 2 9B
Kimi K3.1 Pro took 32 min 17 s and $1.27 at list price, Ternary Bonsai 2 9B took 7 min 4 s and $0.004 at list price. Kimi K3.1 Pro took 4.6× as long and cost 282× as much.
Kimi K3.1 Pro
Moonshot AI · $10.00/M out · 1,168 HN pts
Ternary Bonsai 2 9B
PrismML · $0.13/M out
Pelican
Generate an SVG of a pelican riding a bicycle
Watch
Draw a mechanical wristwatch that shows the current local time, with a sweeping seconds hand and a date window. Make it look expensive.
Landing
Build the landing page for Lumen Cycles, a Copenhagen workshop that builds custom cargo bikes to order. Make it look like a real brand you would trust with 4,000 euros.
Breakout
Make a Breakout game I can play right now with the keyboard or the mouse. Give it several levels, a score and some juice.
Logo
Design a logo for Night Heron, an independent bookshop that only opens after dark.
About
Write the opening of the About us page for Patchbay, a three-person studio in Rotterdam that repairs vintage synthesizers. About 150 words.
Patchbay is a three-person studio in Rotterdam devoted to keeping vintage synthesizers alive, playable, and full of character. We work on instruments that have spent decades in studios, bedrooms, and tour cases, and we believe each one deserves more than a quick fix. From drifting oscillators and noisy sliders to tired keybeds and mysterious faults, we take the time to listen, diagnose, and repair with care.
Our approach combines patient troubleshooting, period-correct components where possible, and a deep respect for the original sound. We do not believe in erasing an instrument’s history; we preserve the quirks that make it worth loving. Whether your synthesizer needs a full overhaul or a little help getting back on stage, you will always know who is working on it and why. Patchbay exists for the joy of switching on an old machine and hearing it come back to life.
Welcome to Patchbay. A dedicated three-person studio in Rotterdam, where analog warmth meets modern precision. Our workshop is a sanctuary for vintage synthesizers, circuit boards, and forgotten sounds. We operate on the belief that vintage gear deserves respect and careful handling. Every unit we restore is given a new life, preserving its unique character while ensuring it functions reliably. We work meticulously on instruments that shaped electronic music history. This isn't just repair; it is resurrection. Our artisans take the time to solder every connection and clean every capacitor, understanding that imperfections hold stories worth keeping. We aim to keep the legacy of analog synthesis alive. Whether you need a fix or advice on your collection's condition, we support the analog revival. Trust in our expertise to get your dreams humming again. In a digital world, we choose to sound the truth. We believe in the tangible sound of history.
Specs and numbers
| Kimi K3.1 Pro | Ternary Bonsai 2 9B | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Moonshot AI | PrismML |
| Made in | China | US |
| Released | 23 Oct 2026 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Price in, per M tokens | $2.00 | $0.08 |
| Price out, per M tokens | $10.00 | $0.13 |
| Context | 1,048,576 tokens | 262,144 tokens |
| Weights | closed | open |
| Hacker News points | 1,168 | — |
| Time for the six prompts | 32 min 17 s | 7 min 4 s |
| List price of the six prompts | $1.27 | $0.004 |
Ternary Bonsai 2 9B was cheaper: $1.26 less at list price, and less on each of the 6 prompts. Ternary Bonsai 2 9B was faster: 25 min 13 s less in total, and faster on 5 of the 6 prompts.
In the recording, Kimi K3.1 Pro's Breakout game plays; Ternary Bonsai 2 9B's stopped painting.
Rebuild this screen experiment: Kimi K3.1 Pro's rebuild matched the screenshot at 87%; Ternary Bonsai 2 9B was not in it. Tea Garden experiment: Kimi K3.1 Pro's game passed 5 of 5 checks; Ternary Bonsai 2 9B was not in it.