Model Comparison

GPT 5.2 vs Kimi K3

GPT 5.2 ranks #49 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 118, 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.

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
GPT 5.2OpenAIKimi K3Kimi
Rank#49#21
IQ118127
Abstract Reasoning103106
Mathematical Reasoning125135
Academic Reasoning128132
Programmatic Reasoning121135
Computer Use117130
Reliability116121
Knowledge Work116127
Emotional Reasoning116133
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$31.09$20.17
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$15.75$18.00
Speed81 tok/s42 tok/s
Context Window—1.0M
Released2025-12-112026-07-16
Open WeightsNoYes