Model Comparison

Kimi K3 vs Qwen3.6 Max

Kimi K3 ranks #21 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 127, while Qwen3.6 Max ranks #60 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 114. 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 K3KimiQwen3.6 MaxAlibaba
Rank#21#60
IQ127114
Abstract Reasoning10689
Mathematical Reasoning135121
Academic Reasoning132124
Programmatic Reasoning135115
Computer Use130114
Reliability121120
Knowledge Work127112
Emotional Reasoning133—
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$20.17$10.62
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$18.00$9.10
Speed42 tok/s63 tok/s
Context Window1.0M—
Released2026-07-162026-04-17
Open WeightsYesNo