Model Comparison

Gemini 3.8 Flash vs Kimi K3

Gemini 3.8 Flash ranks #12 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 130, while Kimi K3 ranks #20 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.

Gemini 3.8 Flash profile →Kimi K3 profile →

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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

	Gemini 3.8 FlashGoogle	Kimi K3Kimi
Rank	#12	#20
IQ	130	127
Abstract Reasoning	126	106
Mathematical Reasoning	128	135
Academic Reasoning	133	132
Programmatic Reasoning	137	135
Computer Use	129	130
Reliability	130	121
Knowledge Work	127	127
Emotional Reasoning	—	133
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens	$7.99	$20.21
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens	$4.50	$18.00
Speed	147 tok/s	42 tok/s
Context Window	1.0M	1.0M
Released	2026-09-02	2026-07-16
Open Weights	No	Yes

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