Model Comparison

Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite vs Minimax M3

Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite ranks #86 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 105, while Minimax M3 ranks #52 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 115. 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 LiteGoogleMinimax M3MiniMax
Rank#86#52
IQ105115
Abstract Reasoning8686
Mathematical Reasoning97122
Academic Reasoning116126
Programmatic Reasoning95119
Computer Use108117
Reliability121124
Knowledge Work114114
Emotional Reasoning—104
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$1.27$3.36
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$2.80$1.50
Speed334 tok/s97 tok/s
Context Window1M1M
Released2026-07-212026-06-01
Open WeightsNoYes