Model Comparison

GPT 5 Nano vs Qwen3.8 Max 0902

GPT 5 Nano ranks #142 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 95, 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
GPT 5 NanoOpenAIQwen3.8 Max 0902Alibaba
Rank#142#24
IQ95126
Abstract Reasoning83107
Mathematical Reasoning104131
Academic Reasoning106131
Programmatic Reasoning110140
Computer Use76121
Reliability99120
Knowledge Work90129
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$0.27$20.79
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$0.45$8.00
Speed182 tok/s38 tok/s
Context Window—1M
Released2025-08-072026-09-02
Open WeightsNoNo