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Kimi K2.6 vs Kimi K3

Kimi K2.6 ranks #58 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 114, 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.

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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
Kimi K2.6KimiKimi K3Kimi
Rank#58#21
IQ114127
Abstract Reasoning95106
Mathematical Reasoning121135
Academic Reasoning127132
Programmatic Reasoning111135
Computer Use117130
Reliability116121
Knowledge Work113127
Emotional Reasoning114133
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$4.70$20.17
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$4.95$18.00
Speed76 tok/s42 tok/s
Context Window256K1.0M
Released2026-04-202026-07-16
Open WeightsYesYes
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