Model Comparison

Gemini 4 Argon vs Mercury 2

Gemini 4 Argon ranks #3 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 140, while Mercury 2 ranks #150 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 93. 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 2US (Other)
Rank#3#150
IQ14093
Abstract Reasoning13277
Mathematical Reasoning14587
Academic Reasoning137111
Programmatic Reasoning153100
Computer Use14876
Reliability135103
Knowledge Work13098
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens—$0.63
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens—$1.00
Speed100 tok/s488 tok/s
Context Window—128K
Released2026-09-302026-02-24
Open WeightsNoNo