Model Comparison

Grok 3 vs Kimi K3

Grok 3 ranks #161 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 90, 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

	Grok 3xAI	Kimi K3Kimi
Rank	#161	#22
IQ	90	127
Abstract Reasoning	71	106
Mathematical Reasoning	97	136
Academic Reasoning	100	132
Programmatic Reasoning	79	136
Computer Use	95	129
Reliability	100	121
Knowledge Work	89	127
Emotional Reasoning	—	133
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens	$19.78	$20.20
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens	$24.00	$18.00
Speed	89 tok/s	54 tok/s
Context Window	—	1.0M
Released	2025-02-17	2026-07-16
Open Weights	No	Yes

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