Model Comparison

Deepseek V4 Pro vs Mercury 3

Deepseek V4 Pro ranks #31 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 123, while Mercury 3 ranks #135 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
Domains Head to Head
Applied domain composite scores where at least one model is measured
Deepseek V4 ProDeepSeekMercury 3US (Other)
Rank#31#135
IQ12398
Abstract Reasoning10982
Mathematical Reasoning13296
Academic Reasoning129107
Programmatic Reasoning12899
Computer Use12095
Reliability118110
Knowledge Work12399
Emotional Reasoning118—
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$6.95$0.40
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$5.28$0.90
Speed92 tok/s—
Context Window1M1M
Released2026-04-242026-10-19
Open WeightsYesNo