LLM Reference

K2 Think Models by MBZUAI

1 model2026Up to 512k ctx

Last refreshed 2026-06-29. Next refresh: weekly.

Details

ResearcherMBZUAI
Models1
Released2026
Max context512k

About

MBZUAI's K2 Think series of open-source reasoning-focused large language models, developed in collaboration with G42 and Cerebras Systems. Built on the K2 base model family, K2 Think models are optimized for deep multi-step reasoning across math, science, coding, and logic, with long-context support.

Decision facts

Best fit
codingmath-heavy prompts
Capability starting point
K2 Think V2 with 512k context
Lowest tracked input
Not tracked
Closest related family
Claude 3

Current Variants

Use-when guidance is based on each model's tracked capabilities, context window, release date, and replacement status.

1 in view

Use when the workload needs 512k context and 70B parameters.

2026-01512k context70B parameters

Release Timeline

1 release group
2026-01
1 current
K2 Think V2
512k context70B parameters
Current

Specifications(1 models)

K2 Think model specifications comparison
ModelReleasedContextParameters
K2 Think V22026-01512k70B