Model Comparison

GPT 5.5 vs Qwen3.8 Max 0902

GPT 5.5 ranks #15 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 129, 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 5.5OpenAIQwen3.8 Max 0902Alibaba
Rank#15#24
IQ129126
Abstract Reasoning120107
Mathematical Reasoning141131
Academic Reasoning132131
Programmatic Reasoning130140
Computer Use129121
Reliability125120
Knowledge Work125129
Emotional Reasoning122—
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$23.01$20.79
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$35.00$8.00
Speed100 tok/s38 tok/s
Context Window922K1M
Released2026-04-232026-09-02
Open WeightsNoNo