Model Comparison

Aescode 8b vs Opus 5.5

Aescode 8b does not yet have a derived IQ, while Opus 5.5 ranks #2 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 141. 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
Aescode 8bUS (Other)Opus 5.5Anthropic
Rank—#2
IQ—141
Abstract Reasoning—132
Mathematical Reasoning—149
Academic Reasoning100139
Programmatic Reasoning—155
Computer Use—147
Reliability—133
Knowledge Work—134
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens—$35.67
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens—$24.00
Speed—97 tok/s
Context Window—1M
Released2026-10-132026-09-22
Open WeightsYesNo