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Claude Fable 5.1 vs Kimi K3.1 Pro

Claude Fable 5.1 leads Kimi K3.1 Pro by 5.4 points on StealthMark, 62.1 to 56.7. It leads on 6 of 9 benchmarks and Kimi K3.1 Pro on 3, including both games. Claude Fable 5.1 scores higher on Newton's Mirror, with its largest category advantage in reflections.

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Overall StealthMark

62.1/100Overall rank 8/53
56.7/100Overall rank 11/53

General Intelligence

58.9/100
53.9/100

Visual Intelligence

67.2/100
62.0/100

Reasoning efficiency

On every task, result quality and reasoning tokens are each compared with all measured models and weighed equally. Each dot is one model.

Single-step reasoning Result quality weighed against reasoning tokens on a single problem

Multi-step reasoning Result quality weighed against reasoning tokens across connected steps, as in agentic workflows

BENCHMARK BY BENCHMARK

Where each model leads

  • Claude Fable 5.1
  • Kimi K3.1 Pro
  • Other models
  • Median

DATASHEET

Specs and pricing

Claude Fable 5.1 scores higher on StealthMark. Kimi K3.1 Pro is 5× cheaper per output token. Both take about 1M tokens of context.

  • Claude Fable 5.1
  • Kimi K3.1 Pro
  • Other models
  • Median
PricePer 1M output tokens, input below
Claude Fable 5.1: $50$10 inputKimi K3.1 Pro: $105× cheaper$2 input
Context windowTokens per request, max output below
Claude Fable 5.1: 1MTied128K max outputKimi K3.1 Pro: 1MTied1M max output
Output speedTokens per second, our measurement
Claude Fable 5.1: 122Tiedtokens/sKimi K3.1 Pro: 117Tiedtokens/s
SizeTotal and active parameters
Claude Fable 5.1: Not disclosedKimi K3.1 Pro: 2.8T104B activeEstimated
Developer
AnthropicMoonshot AI
Released
1 Sep 202623 Oct 2026
Origin
United StatesChina
Input → output
Text, image → textText, image, video → text
Architecture
Not publishedPost-trained version of Kimi K3, a Mixture-of-Experts model

Full datasheets, every price and sourceClaude Fable 5.1 ↗Kimi K3.1 Pro ↗

Anticipating threats and planning ahead. Collect coins while avoiding ghosts. Ghosts move before the player each turn, and collisions cost a life. 3 levels in sequence, up to 66 turns in total. Earlier moves and outcomes carry forward, testing learning across levels.

Claude Fable 5.1 34.2/100Rank 37/472 of 3 levels

2 of 3 played
Foresight: complete playing field
Level 38 ptsTurn 17 / 20

Kimi K3.1 Pro 61.1/100Rank 10/47

Survived 1 of 3
Foresight: complete playing field
Level 315 ptsTurn 20 / 20

Points per level

LevelClaude Fable 5.1Kimi K3.1 Pro
Level 1Second Thoughts
21 ptsOut of lives
15 ptsOut of lives
Level 2Pressure Pot
Pending
12 ptsOut of lives
Level 3Hide or Flight
8 ptsOut of lives
15 ptsSurvived

Cooperative planning and learning from experience. Coordinate two robots to push numbered cores onto matching sockets. Pressure plates hold doors open; moving either robot uses one turn. 5 levels in sequence, up to 152 turns in total. Earlier moves and outcomes carry forward, testing learning across levels.

Claude Fable 5.1 80.2/100Rank 24/483 of 5 levels

3 of 5 played
Latch: complete playing field
Level 520.6 ptsTurn 27 / 40

Kimi K3.1 Pro 81.8/100Rank 8/48

Cleared 5 of 5
Latch: complete playing field
Level 519.8 ptsTurn 31 / 40

Points per level

LevelClaude Fable 5.1Kimi K3.1 Pro
Level 1Hold the door
Pending
5.2 ptsCleared
Level 2Crossfeed
9.8 ptsCleared
9.8 ptsCleared
Level 3Relay vault
Pending
19.2 ptsCleared
Level 4Passing bay
18.2 ptsClearedFinished early · 3 beacons left
18.2 ptsClearedFinished early · 3 beacons left
Level 5Second thoughts
20.6 ptsCleared
19.8 ptsCleared

Newton's Mirror

Same task instructions

Physics, perspective and recursive reflections, tested together. Explore the test ↗

The judgment

Claude Fable 5.1

The broad paint sequence, bilateral near-field sphere arrangement, overlaps and diminishing panel repetitions are recognizable; crimson is slightly too low. Small paint scale and basic shading provide material cues, although the steel response remains soft. Inaccurate light projections, missing outer chains and incomplete nested room imagery remain the principal limitations.

Kimi K3.1 Pro

The settled sphere, separate airborne black paint and crimson-before-cyan interaction are supported, with a modest crimson travel overshoot. A shared downward framing displacement remains after accounting for the square canvas. The principal limitation is the reflection system: sparse sphere copies and generic curved bands omit most of the ordered mirror-room structure. Materials receive a small upward revision because bounded bright images and dark bands visibly establish some polish, while soft shading and bulky paint remain separate weaknesses.

Score breakdown

CategoryClaude Fable 5.1Kimi K3.1 Pro
State at 600 ms24.0/2523.5/25
Camera and placement14.0/1510.5/15
Reflections48.0/12026.0/120
Materials and scale7.5/107.0/10
Floor-damage reward0.0/100.0/10

Benchmark task

A spinning metal sphere and paint in a mirrored room test physical reasoning, perspective and consistency across repeated reflections.

Selfie

Different task instructions

Visual construction and creative interpretation.

The judgment

Claude Fable 5.1

The coral palette, friendly face, matte shading and cream arch create a coherent emblem. However, the mantle is elongated rather than compact, and the appendages spread mostly sideways and downward instead of forming an evenly spaced, flower-like starburst. Two thin hanging appendages weaken the thick-arm motif. Clean contours and balanced framing support the simple design.

Kimi K3.1 Pro

The transformed reflection, attentive pose and constellation anatomy clearly communicate introspection. Purposeful fine details enrich a coherent composition. Tubular limbs, crowded lower-body overlaps, shallow depth and limited cast lighting keep the overall execution within the competent range.

Score breakdown

CategoryClaude Fable 5.1Kimi K3.1 Pro
Task & likeness6.5/108.0/10
Anatomy & construction7.0/105.5/10
Space & placement7.5/106.5/10
Light & reflections6.5/106.5/10
Purposeful detail6.0/107.5/10
Artistry & character7.0/107.0/10
Materials & effects6.5/107.0/10
Visual integrity8.0/107.0/10

Benchmark task

Claude Fable 5.1

A coral squid with spreading arms tests connected anatomy, balanced composition and soft surface shading.

Kimi K3.1 Pro

An imagined creature encounters its reflection. The scene tests original character design, visual self-interpretation and the relationship between a subject and its reflected image.

Mona Lisa

Same task instructions

Precise visual recall and portrait reconstruction.

The judgment

Claude Fable 5.1

The dark clothing, crossed hands and hazy landscape establish the Mona Lisa composition. Replication is limited by the frontal, elongated face, wide eyes and simplified smile. Rounded, parallel fingers and unclear wrist transitions weaken the hands. Warm facial shading gives some volume, but broad garment shapes and scattered crack marks substitute for convincing folds and painterly detail.

Kimi K3.1 Pro

A coherent, recognizable interpretation with controlled color and readable landscape layers. Replication is limited by the frontal seated construction, elongated facial proportions and oversized, weakly articulated hands. Smooth shading supplies some volume but little of the reference's subtle expression, fabric structure or atmospheric transitions.

Score breakdown

CategoryClaude Fable 5.1Kimi K3.1 Pro
Task & likeness5.5/105.0/10
Anatomy & construction6.0/105.0/10
Space & placement6.0/105.5/10
Light & reflections6.0/106.0/10
Purposeful detail5.0/105.5/10
Artistry & character5.5/106.0/10
Materials & effects6.0/105.0/10
Visual integrity6.5/106.5/10

Benchmark task

An SVG interpretation of the Mona Lisa tests facial likeness, anatomy and the composition of a familiar portrait.

Beach

Same task instructions

Creativity, perspective and visual beauty.

The judgment

Claude Fable 5.1

The colorful sunset, layered shoreline, animals, kite and beach toys fulfill the lively beach brief. Clean silhouettes and a balanced composition give the illustration character. Construction is simplified: the umbrella resembles a segmented fan, dolphins have weak water interaction, and the sun’s reflection forms a rigid widening wedge. Flat surfaces and sparse contact shadows limit depth.

Kimi K3.1 Pro

A coherent, playful beach illustration with readable animals, an organized composition and an aligned sunset reflection. Connected silhouettes, sand texture and atmospheric effects demonstrate controlled execution. Simplified joints, flattened foreground viewpoints and inconsistent shadows limit anatomical and spatial credibility.

Score breakdown

CategoryClaude Fable 5.1Kimi K3.1 Pro
Task & likeness8.5/108.5/10
Anatomy & construction7.0/105.5/10
Space & placement7.0/105.5/10
Light & reflections7.0/106.5/10
Purposeful detail7.5/106.5/10
Artistry & character7.5/105.5/10
Materials & effects6.5/106.5/10
Visual integrity7.5/107.5/10

Benchmark task

A busy shoreline at sunset tests scene composition, animal forms and the relationship between light and water reflections.

Ground Truth

Same task instructions

Physical reasoning, light and visual reconstruction.

The judgment

Claude Fable 5.1

This benchmark has not been assessed yet.

Kimi K3.1 Pro

This benchmark has not been assessed yet.

Benchmark task

A plank, computer mouse and blueberry in a steel room test physical stability, spatial relationships, materials and lighting.

Raccoon

Same task instructions

Scene composition and interacting subjects.

The judgment

Claude Fable 5.1

The raccoon rides on the dog's back, and the dog's extended foreleg reaches the jet ski controls. Expressive faces, a clear silhouette and sweeping spray make the action readable. Limb and handlebar overlaps weaken construction; broad shading provides limited volume, and the glowing sun has little corresponding reflection on the water. Clean vector shapes support an appealing but simplified illustration.

Kimi K3.1 Pro

The additional comparisons support retaining the assessment. Readable steering, shaped animal contours and purposeful details coexist with simplified joints, a frontal passenger whose seated weight is weakly conveyed, and limited physical lighting. The angled craft establishes more depth than the riding pose resolves.

Score breakdown

CategoryClaude Fable 5.1Kimi K3.1 Pro
Task & likeness8.5/107.0/10
Anatomy & construction6.5/105.5/10
Space & placement7.0/106.0/10
Light & reflections5.5/105.5/10
Purposeful detail7.0/107.0/10
Artistry & character7.5/106.0/10
Materials & effects6.5/106.0/10
Visual integrity7.5/107.0/10

Benchmark task

A jet-ski scene pairs a canine driver with a raccoon passenger. It tests the placement and contact of interacting subjects, along with vehicle construction.

Pelican

Same task instructions

Subject construction and spatial relationships.

The judgment

Claude Fable 5.1

The pelican reads clearly, with an expressive face, prominent bill and appealing composition. Both legs connect to the body, but the far foot's pedal contact and the wing's steering grip remain unclear. Wheel alignment and background layers are coherent. Clean contours and feather lines give polish, while schematic machinery, limited surface texture and weak directional lighting constrain the finish.

Kimi K3.1 Pro

A characterful coastal illustration with controlled contours and varied feather, accessory and bicycle detail. Layered scenery and subtle shading enrich the presentation. Soft leg articulation, unresolved riding contacts, shallow depth and generalized lighting limit physical precision.

Score breakdown

CategoryClaude Fable 5.1Kimi K3.1 Pro
Task & likeness8.5/108.5/10
Anatomy & construction7.0/107.5/10
Space & placement7.5/106.5/10
Light & reflections6.0/106.5/10
Purposeful detail7.0/107.5/10
Artistry & character7.0/107.5/10
Materials & effects6.0/106.5/10
Visual integrity8.0/107.5/10

Benchmark task

A cycling pelican tests anatomy, riding posture and contact between the bird and the bicycle.