Model Comparison

Kimi K3 vs Sonnet 5

Kimi K3 ranks #20 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 127, while Sonnet 5 ranks #26 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 125. 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 K3KimiSonnet 5Anthropic
Rank#20#26
IQ127125
Abstract Reasoning106105
Mathematical Reasoning136133
Academic Reasoning132130
Programmatic Reasoning136131
Computer Use131129
Reliability121124
Knowledge Work128124
Emotional Reasoning133117
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$19.63$37.47
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$18.00$12.00
Speed44 tok/s86 tok/s
Context Window1.0M1M
Released2026-07-162026-06-30
Open WeightsYesNo