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Gemini 3.6 Flash vs Minimax M3

Gemini 3.6 Flash ranks #36 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 122, 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.

Gemini 3.6 Flash profile →Minimax M3 profile →
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 FlashGoogleMinimax M3MiniMax
Rank#36#52
IQ122115
Abstract Reasoning10686
Mathematical Reasoning125122
Academic Reasoning131126
Programmatic Reasoning122119
Computer Use119117
Reliability124124
Knowledge Work123114
Emotional Reasoning—104
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$7.96$3.36
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$9.00$1.50
Speed192 tok/s97 tok/s
Context Window1M1M
Released2026-07-212026-06-01
Open WeightsNoYes
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