Model Comparison

Glm 5.3 vs Qwen3.8 Max

Glm 5.3 ranks #15 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 123, while Qwen3.8 Max ranks #28 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 119. The table below puts the two models side by side across the six reasoning 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 six scored Composite IQ dimensions, side by side
Glm 5.3Z.aiQwen3.8 MaxAlibaba
Rank#15#28
IQ123119
Abstract Reasoning10493
Mathematical Reasoning126127
Academic Reasoning138136
Programmatic Reasoning130120
Computer Use130119
Reliability110116
Emotional Reasoning
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$36.26$15.01
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$5.80$8.00
Speed83 tok/s
Context Window1M1M
Released2026-08-182026-08-03
Open WeightsNoNo