Model Comparison

Kimi K2 vs Opus 5.5

Kimi K2 ranks #159 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 91, while Opus 5.5 ranks #2 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 141. 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
Kimi K2KimiOpus 5.5Anthropic
Rank#159#2
IQ91141
Abstract Reasoning72132
Mathematical Reasoning105149
Academic Reasoning103138
Programmatic Reasoning100154
Computer Use70148
Reliability99133
Knowledge Work90134
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$2.38$35.73
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$2.87$24.00
Speed46 tok/s98 tok/s
Context Window—1M
Released2025-07-112026-09-22
Open WeightsYesNo