Model Comparison

Deepseek V4.1 Flash 1017 vs Qwen3.8 Max 0902

Deepseek V4.1 Flash 1017 ranks #24 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 125, while Qwen3.8 Max 0902 ranks #23 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
Deepseek V4.1 Flash 1017DeepSeekQwen3.8 Max 0902Alibaba
Rank#24#23
IQ125126
Abstract Reasoning112107
Mathematical Reasoning130131
Academic Reasoning130131
Programmatic Reasoning135140
Computer Use126121
Reliability119120
Knowledge Work125129
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$1.87$20.87
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$1.50$8.00
Speed—38 tok/s
Context Window1M1M
Released2026-10-172026-09-02
Open WeightsYesNo