Model Comparison

Kimi K2 vs Qwen3.8 Max 0902

Kimi K2 ranks #159 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 91, while Qwen3.8 Max 0902 ranks #29 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 125. 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 K2KimiQwen3.8 Max 0902Alibaba
Rank#159#29
IQ91125
Abstract Reasoning72107
Mathematical Reasoning105131
Academic Reasoning103131
Programmatic Reasoning100140
Computer Use70121
Reliability99120
Knowledge Work90129
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$2.38$20.79
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$2.87$8.00
Speed46 tok/s40 tok/s
Context Window—1M
Released2025-07-112026-09-02
Open WeightsYesNo