Model Comparison

Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite vs Mercury 2.5

Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite ranks #102 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 104, while Mercury 2.5 ranks #126 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 100. 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 3.1 Flash LiteGoogleMercury 2.5US (Other)
Rank#102#126
IQ104100
Abstract Reasoning9391
Mathematical Reasoning10596
Academic Reasoning116107
Programmatic Reasoning9299
Computer Use10895
Reliability112110
Knowledge Work10199
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$0.43$0.43
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$1.75$0.95
Speed366 tok/s739 tok/s
Context Window1M260K
Released2026-03-032026-09-08
Open WeightsNoNo