Model Comparison

Gemini 3.8 Flash vs Gemini 4 Hydrogen

Gemini 3.8 Flash ranks #18 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 129, while Gemini 4 Hydrogen ranks #16 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 131. 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 HydrogenGoogle
Rank#18#16
IQ129131
Abstract Reasoning126126
Mathematical Reasoning127127
Academic Reasoning132132
Programmatic Reasoning137143
Computer Use124124
Reliability130130
Knowledge Work127133
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$7.96$15.92
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$4.50$9.00
Speed134 tok/s—
Context Window1.0M—
Released2026-09-022026-11-12
Open WeightsNoNo