Model Comparison

GPT 5 Nano vs GPT 6 Astra

GPT 5 Nano ranks #142 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 95, while GPT 6 Astra ranks #4 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 140. 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
GPT 5 NanoOpenAIGPT 6 AstraOpenAI
Rank#142#4
IQ95140
Abstract Reasoning83136
Mathematical Reasoning104149
Academic Reasoning106134
Programmatic Reasoning110151
Computer Use76140
Reliability99136
Knowledge Work90133
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$0.27$34.14
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$0.45$60.00
Speed182 tok/s69 tok/s
Context Window—1.1M
Released2025-08-072026-09-03
Open WeightsNoNo