Model Comparison

Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite vs Gemini 4 Carbon

Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite ranks #103 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 104, 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 3.5 Flash LiteGoogleGemini 4 CarbonGoogle
Rank#103#5
IQ104139
Abstract Reasoning86120
Mathematical Reasoning95145
Academic Reasoning114136
Programmatic Reasoning93153
Computer Use107155
Reliability120135
Knowledge Work113130
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$1.30—
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$2.80—
Speed419 tok/s—
Context Window1M—
Released2026-07-212026-10-28
Open WeightsNoNo