Model Comparison

Kimi K3.1 Pro vs Mercury 3

Kimi K3.1 Pro ranks #14 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 132, while Mercury 3 ranks #138 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 98. 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
Kimi K3.1 ProKimiMercury 3US (Other)
Rank#14#138
IQ13298
Abstract Reasoning11082
Mathematical Reasoning14096
Academic Reasoning135107
Programmatic Reasoning14599
Computer Use13295
Reliability128110
Knowledge Work13399
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens—$0.40
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens—$0.90
Speed43 tok/s—
Context Window1.0M1M
Released2026-10-232026-10-19
Open WeightsNoNo