Model Comparison

Gemini 4 Carbon vs Kimi K3

Gemini 4 Carbon ranks #5 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 139, while Kimi K3 ranks #22 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.

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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 4 CarbonGoogle	Kimi K3Kimi
Rank	#5	#22
IQ	139	127
Abstract Reasoning	120	106
Mathematical Reasoning	145	136
Academic Reasoning	136	132
Programmatic Reasoning	153	136
Computer Use	155	129
Reliability	135	121
Knowledge Work	130	127
Emotional Reasoning	—	133
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens	—	$20.20
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens	—	$18.00
Speed	—	54 tok/s
Context Window	—	1.0M
Released	2026-10-28	2026-07-16
Open Weights	No	Yes

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