Model Comparison

GPT 5.2 vs Qwen3.8 Max 0902

GPT 5.2 ranks #49 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 118, 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 5.2OpenAIQwen3.8 Max 0902Alibaba
Rank#49#24
IQ118126
Abstract Reasoning103107
Mathematical Reasoning125131
Academic Reasoning128131
Programmatic Reasoning121140
Computer Use117121
Reliability116120
Knowledge Work116129
Emotional Reasoning116—
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$31.09$20.79
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$15.75$8.00
Speed81 tok/s38 tok/s
Context Window—1M
Released2025-12-112026-09-02
Open WeightsNoNo