Model Comparison

GPT 5.3 Codex vs GPT 6 Astra

GPT 5.3 Codex ranks #66 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 112, while GPT 6 Astra ranks #4 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 140. 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 5.3 CodexOpenAIGPT 6 AstraOpenAI
Rank#66#4
IQ112140
Abstract Reasoning84136
Mathematical Reasoning103149
Academic Reasoning129134
Programmatic Reasoning124150
Computer Use113140
Reliability115136
Knowledge Work113132
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$18.57$33.91
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$15.75$60.00
Speed83 tok/s57 tok/s
Context Window400K1.1M
Released2026-02-052026-09-03
Open WeightsNoNo