Model Comparison

Fable 5.1 vs Qwen3.8 Max

Fable 5.1 ranks #1 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 138, while Qwen3.8 Max ranks #24 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 121. The table below puts the two models side by side across the six reasoning 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 six 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 MaxAlibaba
Rank#1#24
IQ138121
Abstract Reasoning12999
Mathematical Reasoning144127
Academic Reasoning147136
Programmatic Reasoning145129
Computer Use139120
Reliability121116
Emotional Reasoning
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$146.29$14.79
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$60.00$8.00
Speed66 tok/s
Context Window1M1M
Released2026-09-012026-08-03
Open WeightsNoNo