Model Comparison

Granite 4.2 30b vs Grok 4.7

Granite 4.2 30b ranks #118 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 98, while Grok 4.7 ranks #14 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 129. 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
Granite 4.2 30bUS (Other)Grok 4.7xAI
Rank#118#14
IQ98129
Abstract Reasoning91108
Mathematical Reasoning96130
Academic Reasoning107135
Programmatic Reasoning92141
Computer Use99130
Reliability104127
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$0.58$21.88
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$0.81$8.00
Speed77 tok/s81 tok/s
Context Window524K500K
Released2026-08-252026-09-21
Open WeightsYesNo