Model Comparison

Kimi K3 vs Opus 4.8

Kimi K3 ranks #21 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 127, while Opus 4.8 ranks #16 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 129. 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 4.8Anthropic
Rank#21#16
IQ127129
Abstract Reasoning106110
Mathematical Reasoning135135
Academic Reasoning132132
Programmatic Reasoning135137
Computer Use130132
Reliability121127
Knowledge Work127126
Emotional Reasoning133124
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$20.17$43.13
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$18.00$30.00
Speed42 tok/s64 tok/s
Context Window1.0M1M
Released2026-07-162026-05-28
Open WeightsYesNo