Model Comparison

Ember 1 vs Opus 5.5

Ember 1 ranks #93 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 106, 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
Ember 1US (Other)Opus 5.5Anthropic
Rank#93#2
IQ106141
Abstract Reasoning89132
Mathematical Reasoning132149
Academic Reasoning100138
Programmatic Reasoning126154
Computer Use102148
Reliability96133
Knowledge Work95134
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$15.87$35.73
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$18.00$24.00
Speed—98 tok/s
Context Window1.0M1M
Released2026-09-232026-09-22
Open WeightsNoNo