Model Comparison

Gemini 4 Carbon vs Mercury 2.5

Gemini 4 Carbon ranks #5 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 139, while Mercury 2.5 ranks #126 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 CarbonGoogleMercury 2.5US (Other)
Rank#5#126
IQ139100
Abstract Reasoning12091
Mathematical Reasoning14596
Academic Reasoning136107
Programmatic Reasoning15399
Computer Use15595
Reliability135110
Knowledge Work13099
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens—$0.43
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens—$0.95
Speed—739 tok/s
Context Window—260K
Released2026-10-282026-09-08
Open WeightsNoNo