Model Comparison

Deepseek R1 vs Qwen3.8 Max 0902

Deepseek R1 ranks #148 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 93, while Qwen3.8 Max 0902 ranks #24 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 126. 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
Deepseek R1DeepSeekQwen3.8 Max 0902Alibaba
Rank#148#24
IQ93126
Abstract Reasoning72107
Mathematical Reasoning101131
Academic Reasoning108131
Programmatic Reasoning104140
Computer Use70121
Reliability98120
Knowledge Work96129
Emotional Reasoning100—
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$3.12$20.79
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$6.00$8.00
Speed175 tok/s38 tok/s
Context Window—1M
Released2025-01-202026-09-02
Open WeightsYesNo