Model Comparison

Fable 5.1 vs Qwen3.8 Max 0902

Fable 5.1 ranks #5 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 137, while Qwen3.8 Max 0902 ranks #24 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
Domains Head to Head
Applied domain composite scores where at least one model is measured
Fable 5.1AnthropicQwen3.8 Max 0902Alibaba
Rank#5#24
IQ137126
Abstract Reasoning124107
Mathematical Reasoning147131
Academic Reasoning136131
Programmatic Reasoning146140
Computer Use142122
Reliability135120
Knowledge Work132129
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$90.23$20.42
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$60.00$8.00
Speed68 tok/s42 tok/s
Context Window1M1M
Released2026-09-012026-09-02
Open WeightsNoNo