Model Comparison

Gemini 4 Carbon vs Sonnet 5.5

Gemini 4 Carbon ranks #5 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 139, while Sonnet 5.5 ranks #8 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 137. 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 CarbonGoogleSonnet 5.5Anthropic
Rank#5#8
IQ139137
Abstract Reasoning120128
Mathematical Reasoning145143
Academic Reasoning136136
Programmatic Reasoning153148
Computer Use155144
Reliability135126
Knowledge Work130133
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens—$21.04
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens—$12.00
Speed—141 tok/s
Context Window—1M
Released2026-10-282026-09-28
Open WeightsNoNo