Model Comparison

Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite vs Mercury 3

Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite ranks #100 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 104, while Mercury 3 ranks #135 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 98. 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 3US (Other)
Rank#100#135
IQ10498
Abstract Reasoning9382
Mathematical Reasoning10596
Academic Reasoning116107
Programmatic Reasoning9299
Computer Use10895
Reliability112110
Knowledge Work10199
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$0.43$0.40
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$1.75$0.90
Speed390 tok/s—
Context Window1M1M
Released2026-03-032026-10-19
Open WeightsNoNo