Model Comparison

Kimi K3 vs Qwen3.8 Max 0902

Kimi K3 ranks #23 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 126, while Qwen3.8 Max 0902 ranks #24 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 126. 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 K3KimiQwen3.8 Max 0902Alibaba
Rank#23#24
IQ126126
Abstract Reasoning106107
Mathematical Reasoning135131
Academic Reasoning131131
Programmatic Reasoning135140
Computer Use129122
Reliability120120
Knowledge Work127129
Emotional Reasoning133—
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$20.02$20.42
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$18.00$8.00
Speed37 tok/s42 tok/s
Context Window1.0M1M
Released2026-07-162026-09-02
Open WeightsYesNo