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Deepseek V4.1 Flash vs Gemini 3.8 Flash

Deepseek V4.1 Flash ranks #21 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 126, while Gemini 3.8 Flash ranks #12 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 130. The table below puts the two models side by side across the seven capability dimensions, emotional reasoning, cost, speed, and context window.

Deepseek V4.1 Flash profile →Gemini 3.8 Flash profile →
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 V4.1 FlashDeepSeekGemini 3.8 FlashGoogle
Rank#21#12
IQ126130
Abstract Reasoning115126
Mathematical Reasoning130128
Academic Reasoning130133
Programmatic Reasoning135137
Computer Use126129
Reliability119130
Knowledge Work125127
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$1.87$7.99
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$1.50$4.50
Speed176 tok/s147 tok/s
Context Window1M1.0M
Released2026-09-102026-09-02
Open WeightsYesNo
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