Model Comparison

Gemma 4 26b A4b vs Qwen3.8 Max 0902

Gemma 4 26b A4b ranks #127 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 99, while Qwen3.8 Max 0902 ranks #24 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 126. 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
Gemma 4 26b A4bGoogleQwen3.8 Max 0902Alibaba
Rank#127#24
IQ99126
Abstract Reasoning86107
Mathematical Reasoning92131
Academic Reasoning112131
Programmatic Reasoning97140
Computer Use98121
Reliability111120
Knowledge Work100129
Emotional Reasoning108—
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$0.14$20.79
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$0.47$8.00
Speed72 tok/s38 tok/s
Context Window256K1M
Released2026-04-022026-09-02
Open WeightsYesNo