Model Comparison

GPT 5 vs Qwen3.6 Max

GPT 5 ranks #73 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 111, while Qwen3.6 Max ranks #66 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 113. 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 5OpenAIQwen3.6 MaxAlibaba
Rank#73#66
IQ111113
Abstract Reasoning9189
Mathematical Reasoning116121
Academic Reasoning121123
Programmatic Reasoning117115
Computer Use104113
Reliability114120
Knowledge Work112113
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$14.22$10.62
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$11.25$9.10
Speed116 tok/s63 tok/s
Context Window——
Released2025-08-072026-04-17
Open WeightsNoNo