Model Comparison

Grok 4.6 vs Kimi K3

Grok 4.6 ranks #23 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 126, 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
Grok 4.6xAIKimi K3Kimi
Rank#23#21
IQ126127
Abstract Reasoning108106
Mathematical Reasoning129135
Academic Reasoning132132
Programmatic Reasoning136135
Computer Use124130
Reliability126121
Knowledge Work128127
Emotional Reasoning—133
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$8.87$20.17
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$8.00$18.00
Speed66 tok/s42 tok/s
Context Window500K1.0M
Released2026-08-122026-07-16
Open WeightsNoYes