Model Comparison
Deepseek R1 vs Kimi K2
Deepseek R1 ranks #154 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 93, while Kimi K2 ranks #159 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 91. The table below puts the two models side by side across the seven capability dimensions, emotional reasoning, cost, speed, and context window.
Where They Sit on the IQ Bell Curve
Both models highlighted on the standard normal IQ distribution of every tracked model
| Deepseek R1DeepSeek | Kimi K2Kimi | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154 | #159 |
| IQ | 93 | 91 |
| Abstract Reasoning | 72 | 72 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 101 | 105 |
| Academic Reasoning | 108 | 103 |
| Programmatic Reasoning | 104 | 100 |
| Computer Use | 70 | 70 |
| Reliability | 98 | 99 |
| Knowledge Work | 96 | 90 |
| Emotional Reasoning | 100 | — |
| Effective Cost / 1M Tokens | $3.12 | $2.38 |
| Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens | $6.00 | $2.87 |
| Speed | 165 tok/s | 46 tok/s |
| Context Window | — | — |
| Released | 2025-01-20 | 2025-07-11 |
| Open Weights | Yes | Yes |
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