Model Comparison

Gemini 4 Carbon vs Nova 2.0 Pro

Gemini 4 Carbon ranks #5 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 139, while Nova 2.0 Pro ranks #142 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 97. 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
Gemini 4 CarbonGoogleNova 2.0 ProUS (Other)
Rank#5#142
IQ13997
Abstract Reasoning12076
Mathematical Reasoning145111
Academic Reasoning136108
Programmatic Reasoning153110
Computer Use15575
Reliability135109
Knowledge Work13091
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens—$6.90
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens—$11.25
Speed—128 tok/s
Context Window—256K
Released2026-10-282025-12-02
Open WeightsNoNo