Model Comparison

Kimi K3 vs Qwen3.8 Max

Kimi K3 ranks #17 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 123, while Qwen3.8 Max ranks #28 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 119. The table below puts the two models side by side across the six reasoning 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 six 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 MaxAlibaba
Rank#17#28
IQ123119
Abstract Reasoning10993
Mathematical Reasoning129127
Academic Reasoning138136
Programmatic Reasoning119120
Computer Use128119
Reliability113116
Emotional Reasoning
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$16.36$15.01
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$18.00$8.00
Speed62 tok/s
Context Window1.0M1M
Released2026-07-162026-08-03
Open WeightsNoNo