Model Comparison

Granite 4.2 8b vs Grok 4.7

Granite 4.2 8b ranks #128 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 95, 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 8bUS (Other)Grok 4.7xAI
Rank#128#14
IQ95129
Abstract Reasoning84108
Mathematical Reasoning87130
Academic Reasoning105135
Programmatic Reasoning101141
Computer Use90130
Reliability102127
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$0.25$21.88
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$0.31$8.00
Speed64 tok/s81 tok/s
Context Window131K500K
Released2026-08-252026-09-21
Open WeightsYesNo