Model Comparison

Gemini 3 Flash vs Gemini 4 Carbon

Gemini 3 Flash ranks #72 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 111, while Gemini 4 Carbon ranks #5 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 139. 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
Gemini 3 FlashGoogleGemini 4 CarbonGoogle
Rank#72#5
IQ111139
Abstract Reasoning99120
Mathematical Reasoning118145
Academic Reasoning127136
Programmatic Reasoning103153
Computer Use113155
Reliability116135
Knowledge Work97130
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$2.60—
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$3.50—
Speed216 tok/s—
Context Window——
Released2025-12-172026-10-28
Open WeightsNoNo