Model Comparison

Kimi K3 vs Qwen3.5 9b

Kimi K3 ranks #21 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 127, while Qwen3.5 9b ranks #139 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 96. 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 K3KimiQwen3.5 9bAlibaba
Rank#21#139
IQ12796
Abstract Reasoning10672
Mathematical Reasoning135105
Academic Reasoning132110
Programmatic Reasoning135104
Computer Use13076
Reliability121106
Knowledge Work127100
Emotional Reasoning133—
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$20.17$0.28
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$18.00$0.34
Speed42 tok/s68 tok/s
Context Window1.0M262K
Released2026-07-162026-03-02
Open WeightsYesYes