Model Comparison

GPT 5 vs O3

GPT 5 ranks #73 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 111, while O3 ranks #112 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 103. 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 5OpenAIO3OpenAI
Rank#73#112
IQ111103
Abstract Reasoning9192
Mathematical Reasoning116106
Academic Reasoning121115
Programmatic Reasoning117112
Computer Use10497
Reliability114110
Knowledge Work11290
Emotional Reasoning—113
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$14.22$8.72
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$11.25$10.00
Speed116 tok/s166 tok/s
Context Window—200K
Released2025-08-072025-04-16
Open WeightsNoNo