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Deepseek V3.1 vs Kimi K3

Deepseek V3.1 ranks #131 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 98, while Kimi K3 ranks #21 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 127. The table below puts the two models side by side across the seven capability dimensions, emotional reasoning, cost, speed, and context window.

Deepseek V3.1 profile →Kimi K3 profile →
Where They Sit on the IQ Bell Curve
Both models highlighted on the standard normal IQ distribution of every tracked model
IQ Dimensions Head to Head
The seven scored Composite IQ dimensions, side by side
Domains Head to Head
Applied domain composite scores where at least one model is measured
Deepseek V3.1DeepSeekKimi K3Kimi
Rank#131#21
IQ98127
Abstract Reasoning73106
Mathematical Reasoning100135
Academic Reasoning113132
Programmatic Reasoning105135
Computer Use97130
Reliability102121
Knowledge Work96127
Emotional Reasoning—133
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$2.48$20.17
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$2.26$18.00
Speed122 tok/s42 tok/s
Context Window—1.0M
Released2025-08-212026-07-16
Open WeightsYesYes
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