Model Comparison

Kimi K3 vs Minimax M3

Kimi K3 ranks #17 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 123, while Minimax M3 ranks #42 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 114. The table below puts the two models side by side across the six reasoning 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 six scored Composite IQ dimensions, side by side
Domains Head to Head
Applied domain composite scores where at least one model is measured
Kimi K3KimiMinimax M3MiniMax
Rank#17#42
IQ123114
Abstract Reasoning10999
Mathematical Reasoning129109
Academic Reasoning138134
Programmatic Reasoning119112
Computer Use128119
Reliability113113
Emotional Reasoning
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$16.36$5.42
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$18.00$1.50
Speed62 tok/s97 tok/s
Context Window1.0M1M
Released2026-07-162026-06-01
Open WeightsNoYes