Model Comparison

GPT 5 vs Qwen3.8 Max 0902

GPT 5 ranks #69 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 111, 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 5OpenAIQwen3.8 Max 0902Alibaba
Rank#69#24
IQ111126
Abstract Reasoning91107
Mathematical Reasoning116131
Academic Reasoning122131
Programmatic Reasoning117140
Computer Use106121
Reliability114120
Knowledge Work112129
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$14.19$20.79
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$11.25$8.00
Speed129 tok/s38 tok/s
Context Window—1M
Released2025-08-072026-09-02
Open WeightsNoNo