Model Comparison

Gemini 4 Argon vs Opus 4.8

Gemini 4 Argon ranks #3 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 140, while Opus 4.8 ranks #16 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 129. 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 ArgonGoogleOpus 4.8Anthropic
Rank#3#16
IQ140129
Abstract Reasoning132110
Mathematical Reasoning145135
Academic Reasoning137132
Programmatic Reasoning153137
Computer Use148132
Reliability135127
Knowledge Work130126
Emotional Reasoning—124
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens—$43.13
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens—$30.00
Speed100 tok/s64 tok/s
Context Window—1M
Released2026-09-302026-05-28
Open WeightsNoNo