Model Comparison

Gemini 3.8 Flash vs Gemini 4 Argon

Gemini 3.8 Flash ranks #12 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 130, while Gemini 4 Argon ranks #3 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 140. 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 3.8 FlashGoogleGemini 4 ArgonGoogle
Rank#12#3
IQ130140
Abstract Reasoning126132
Mathematical Reasoning128144
Academic Reasoning133137
Programmatic Reasoning137153
Computer Use129148
Reliability130135
Knowledge Work127130
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$7.99—
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$4.50—
Speed147 tok/s100 tok/s
Context Window1.0M—
Released2026-09-022026-09-30
Open WeightsNoNo