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Gemini 4 Argon vs Kimi K3

Gemini 4 Argon leads Kimi K3 by 16.8 points on StealthMark, 67.4 to 50.6. It leads on 7 of 9 benchmarks, including Latch, and Kimi K3 on 2, including Foresight. Gemini 4 Argon scores higher on Newton's Mirror, with its largest category advantage in reflections.

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Overall StealthMark

67.4/100Overall rank 5/53
50.6/100Overall rank 15/53

General Intelligence

63.6/100
44.4/100

Visual Intelligence

74.4/100
61.4/100

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

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Specs and pricing

Gemini 4 Argon scores higher on StealthMark, is 8% cheaper per output token and runs 25% faster in our speed test. Both take about 1M tokens of context.

  • Gemini 4 Argon
  • Kimi K3
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PricePer 1M output tokens, input below
Gemini 4 Argon: $108% cheaper$2 inputKimi K3: $10.80$0.24 input
Context windowTokens per request, max output below
Gemini 4 Argon: 1MTied1M max outputKimi K3: 1MTied1M max output
Output speedTokens per second, our measurement
Gemini 4 Argon: 14425% fastertokens/sKimi K3: 115tokens/s
SizeTotal and active parameters
Gemini 4 Argon: Not disclosedKimi K3: 2.8T104B active
Developer
GoogleMoonshot AI
Released
13 Oct 202616 Jul 2026
Origin
United StatesChina
Input → output
Text, image, audio, video, PDF → textText, image → text
Architecture
Sparse mixture-of-experts (MoE) transformer with native multimodal inputsMixture-of-Experts with KDA + Gated MLA attention, 896 experts and native vision encoder

Full datasheets, every price and sourceGemini 4 Argon ↗Kimi K3 ↗

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.

Gemini 4 Argon 48.6/100Rank 19/47

Survived 1 of 3
Foresight: complete playing field
Level 36 ptsTurn 7 / 20

Kimi K3 52.7/100Rank 16/47

Survived 0 of 3
Foresight: complete playing field
Level 311 ptsTurn 17 / 20

Points per level

LevelGemini 4 ArgonKimi K3
Level 1Second Thoughts
26 ptsSurvived
17 ptsOut of lives
Level 2Pressure Pot
9 ptsOut of lives
10 ptsOut of lives
Level 3Hide or Flight
6 ptsOut of lives
11 ptsOut of lives

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.

Gemini 4 Argon 82.6/100Rank 6/48

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

Kimi K3 57.7/100Rank 20/48

Cleared 3 of 5
Latch: complete playing field
Level 514.2 ptsTurn 4 / 40

Points per level

LevelGemini 4 ArgonKimi K3
Level 1Hold the door
5.2 ptsCleared
5.2 ptsCleared
Level 2Crossfeed
9.8 ptsCleared
9.6 ptsCleared
Level 3Relay vault
19.2 ptsCleared
18.2 ptsClearedFinished early · 3 beacons left
Level 4Passing bay
18.2 ptsClearedFinished early · 3 beacons left
14.2 ptsFinished early
Level 5Second thoughts
20.6 ptsCleared
14.2 ptsFinished early

Newton's Mirror

Same task instructions

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

The judgment

Gemini 4 Argon

The central sphere, separate airborne black blob, flattened cyan contact and displaced crimson aftermath support the principal camera and physical-state requirements. Open lateral lanes and initial reflection placements provide partial optical structure, but missing outer chains, sparse nested imagery and incomplete emitter mappings remain substantial limitations. The raised crimson mass also weakens paint-scale fidelity.

Kimi K3

The room fills the complete portrait frame without visible borders or labels. The main sphere and airborne black are convincingly placed within the portrait frame. Paint ordering is supported, but its contact and transport history remains weakly expressed. Symmetric wall ghosts, inverted floor imagery and panel echoes establish a basic mirror system. Diffuse gradients dominate, with little ordered nested imagery or repeated emitter mapping on either planar or spherical surfaces. The wall images sit too low, and the floor image is unusually large and low.

Score breakdown

CategoryGemini 4 ArgonKimi K3
State at 600 ms24.5/2518.0/25
Camera and placement14.5/158.0/15
Reflections50.5/12024.0/120
Materials and scale8.5/106.5/10
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

Gemini 4 Argon

An appealing, controlled illustration with a distinctive buoyant silhouette, expressive comic face and rich luminous colour. The full composition and grounded slipper read clearly. The principal limitation is the crowded raised-foot interaction: paws, toes and lining overlap without making the bent leg or tight fit unmistakable.

Kimi K3

The indigo creature and warm reflected counterpart create a balanced, contemplative composition. Equations, constellations and book emblems give the transformation meaning. Clean silhouettes and controlled glow support the scene, but minimally articulated legs, shallow spatial cues and smooth, generalized surfaces limit its anatomical and material richness.

Score breakdown

CategoryGemini 4 ArgonKimi K3
Task & likeness7.0/109.0/10
Anatomy & construction6.5/107.0/10
Space & placement7.5/108.0/10
Light & reflections7.5/107.5/10
Purposeful detail8.0/108.0/10
Artistry & character7.0/108.5/10
Materials & effects7.0/107.5/10
Visual integrity7.5/108.0/10

Benchmark task

Gemini 4 Argon

A luminous little dragon struggles with its bedtime slippers while a buoyant tail pulls it upward. The scene tests expressive anatomy, physical contact and the contrast between translucent forms and heavy objects.

Kimi K3

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

Gemini 4 Argon

A coherent, moderately complex Mona Lisa reconstruction with substantial portrait volume, articulated clothing and landscape recession. Specific source features support replication beyond recognition alone. Altered facial likeness, uncertain crossed-hand anatomy and pervasive colored crackle keep the result uneven despite its developed shading and detail.

Kimi K3

The centered portrait, dark veil, folded hands and misty landscape clearly evoke Mona Lisa. Replication is limited by the elongated neck, simplified facial proportions and oval hands with shallow finger marks. Soft shading gives some volume, but pervasive blur substitutes for controlled painterly transitions and precise detail.

Score breakdown

CategoryGemini 4 ArgonKimi K3
Task & likeness6.5/104.5/10
Anatomy & construction6.5/103.5/10
Space & placement6.5/104.5/10
Light & reflections7.0/104.5/10
Purposeful detail6.0/104.0/10
Artistry & character6.5/104.5/10
Materials & effects7.0/104.5/10
Visual integrity7.0/105.0/10

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

Gemini 4 Argon

A strong decorative beach illustration with controlled color, intricate silhouettes and abundant playful detail. Connected dolphin forms and recognizable equipment support its construction, while the aligned sunset reflection anchors the scene. Compressed wave depth, ambiguous foreground support and uneven reflection specificity limit physical coherence. The saved comparisons support retaining the category assessments.

Kimi K3

A coordinated sunset palette, expressive silhouettes and varied small details create a lively, appealing beach illustration. The central sun and framing palm and umbrella organize the busy scene, with clean contours preserving readability. Bodies and people remain diagrammatic, depth is shallow, and inverted figure reflections cross matte-looking sand without convincing surface lighting. Materials and movement are mostly conveyed through flat shapes.

Score breakdown

CategoryGemini 4 ArgonKimi K3
Task & likeness9.0/108.5/10
Anatomy & construction7.5/107.0/10
Space & placement8.5/107.0/10
Light & reflections8.5/106.5/10
Purposeful detail9.0/108.5/10
Artistry & character8.0/108.5/10
Materials & effects8.0/106.5/10
Visual integrity8.0/107.0/10

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

Gemini 4 Argon

This benchmark has not been assessed yet.

Kimi K3

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

Gemini 4 Argon

An accomplished illustration with expressive characters, intricate spray and strong depth. Direct back seating, steering connections and hull-water contact are only partly demonstrated. Clean graphic execution and purposeful detail remain strengths, while shadows and reflections provide limited physical grounding.

Kimi K3

The raccoon rides on the dog's back, and the dog's paw meets a steering assembly connected to the red hull. Expressive faces, a warm sunset and sweeping spray create an appealing composition. Crowded body overlaps obscure some limb connections, and the raccoon's right ear appears slightly separated. Flat shading and stylized reflections limit volume and depth.

Score breakdown

CategoryGemini 4 ArgonKimi K3
Task & likeness8.5/108.0/10
Anatomy & construction8.0/106.5/10
Space & placement7.5/107.5/10
Light & reflections7.5/107.0/10
Purposeful detail8.5/107.5/10
Artistry & character8.5/106.0/10
Materials & effects8.0/107.5/10
Visual integrity8.0/107.0/10

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

Gemini 4 Argon

An expressive, detailed illustration with controlled gradients and coherent environmental depth. Continuous body contours and connected bicycle components establish competent construction. Steering grip and pedal engagement remain less explicit than the decorative details and wheel placement. These contact uncertainties limit action and placement credit without establishing broken anatomy.

Kimi K3

The pelican and bicycle are immediately recognizable, with an expressive bill, flowing scarf and cheerful composition. Both legs remain attached, but pedal connections and wing contact with the handlebar are weakly resolved. Wheel alignment and landscape layers are coherent. Clean outlines support the illustration, while flat surfaces and limited lighting keep it short of masterful execution.

Score breakdown

CategoryGemini 4 ArgonKimi K3
Task & likeness9.0/108.0/10
Anatomy & construction8.5/106.5/10
Space & placement8.0/107.5/10
Light & reflections8.0/105.0/10
Purposeful detail8.5/106.5/10
Artistry & character8.5/106.0/10
Materials & effects8.5/106.0/10
Visual integrity8.5/106.5/10

Benchmark task

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