Model Comparison

Kimi K3 vs Opus 4.5

Kimi K3 ranks #21 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 127, while Opus 4.5 ranks #66 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 112. 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 K3KimiOpus 4.5Anthropic
Rank#21#66
IQ127112
Abstract Reasoning10691
Mathematical Reasoning135110
Academic Reasoning132122
Programmatic Reasoning135117
Computer Use130122
Reliability121120
Knowledge Work12799
Emotional Reasoning13399
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$20.17$31.19
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$18.00$30.00
Speed42 tok/s60 tok/s
Context Window1.0M—
Released2026-07-162025-11-24
Open WeightsYesNo