Model Comparison

GPT 5.6 Sol vs Qwen3.8 Max 0902

GPT 5.6 Sol ranks #9 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 134, 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 5.6 SolOpenAIQwen3.8 Max 0902Alibaba
Rank#9#24
IQ134126
Abstract Reasoning127107
Mathematical Reasoning145131
Academic Reasoning133131
Programmatic Reasoning143140
Computer Use136121
Reliability126120
Knowledge Work129129
Emotional Reasoning119—
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$27.43$20.79
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$35.00$8.00
Speed89 tok/s38 tok/s
Context Window1M1M
Released2026-07-092026-09-02
Open WeightsNoNo