Model Comparison

Gemini 3.6 Flash vs Gemini 4 Argon

Gemini 3.6 Flash ranks #36 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 122, while Gemini 4 Argon ranks #8 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 135. 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 3.6 FlashGoogleGemini 4 ArgonGoogle
Rank#36#8
IQ122135
Abstract Reasoning106111
Mathematical Reasoning125142
Academic Reasoning131138
Programmatic Reasoning122154
Computer Use119139
Reliability124132
Knowledge Work123131
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$7.96—
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$9.00—
Speed192 tok/s—
Context Window1M—
Released2026-07-212026-09-30
Open WeightsNoNo