Model Comparison

Gemini 4 Argon vs Mercury 2.5

Gemini 4 Argon ranks #3 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 140, while Mercury 2.5 ranks #121 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 100. 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 ArgonGoogleMercury 2.5US (Other)
Rank#3#121
IQ140100
Abstract Reasoning13291
Mathematical Reasoning14496
Academic Reasoning137108
Programmatic Reasoning15399
Computer Use14895
Reliability135110
Knowledge Work13099
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens—$0.43
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens—$0.95
Speed100 tok/s777 tok/s
Context Window—260K
Released2026-09-302026-09-08
Open WeightsNoNo