Model Comparison

Fable 5.1 vs Qwen3.8 Flash

Fable 5.1 ranks #5 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 137, while Qwen3.8 Flash ranks #53 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 116. 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
Fable 5.1AnthropicQwen3.8 FlashAlibaba
Rank#5#53
IQ137116
Abstract Reasoning12495
Mathematical Reasoning148101
Academic Reasoning136128
Programmatic Reasoning147136
Computer Use140108
Reliability135115
Knowledge Work133127
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$90.82$1.61
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$60.00$0.62
Speed68 tok/s52 tok/s
Context Window1M1M
Released2026-09-012026-08-26
Open WeightsNoYes