Model Comparison

Gemini 4 Argon vs Gemini 4 Carbon

Gemini 4 Argon ranks #3 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 140, while Gemini 4 Carbon ranks #5 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 139. 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 4 ArgonGoogleGemini 4 CarbonGoogle
Rank#3#5
IQ140139
Abstract Reasoning132121
Mathematical Reasoning145145
Academic Reasoning136136
Programmatic Reasoning153153
Computer Use151156
Reliability135135
Knowledge Work130130
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens——
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens——
Speed80 tok/s—
Context Window——
Released2026-09-302026-10-28
Open WeightsNoNo