Model Comparison

GPT 6 Astra vs Granite 4.2 8b

GPT 6 Astra ranks #2 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 142, while Granite 4.2 8b ranks #128 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 95. The table below puts the two models side by side across the six reasoning 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 six scored Composite IQ dimensions, side by side
Domains Head to Head
Applied domain composite scores where at least one model is measured
GPT 6 AstraOpenAIGranite 4.2 8bUS (Other)
Rank#2#128
IQ14295
Abstract Reasoning13484
Mathematical Reasoning15287
Academic Reasoning136105
Programmatic Reasoning155101
Computer Use14090
Reliability136102
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$34.38$0.25
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$60.00$0.31
Speed51 tok/s64 tok/s
Context Window1.1M131K
Released2026-09-032026-08-25
Open WeightsNoYes