Model Comparison
Granite 4.2 8b vs Minimax M3
Granite 4.2 8b ranks #128 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 95, while Minimax M3 ranks #45 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 117. 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
| Granite 4.2 8bUS (Other) | Minimax M3MiniMax | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | #128 | #45 |
| IQ | 95 | 117 |
| Abstract Reasoning | 84 | 90 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 87 | 123 |
| Academic Reasoning | 105 | 126 |
| Programmatic Reasoning | 101 | 120 |
| Computer Use | 90 | 117 |
| Reliability | 102 | 124 |
| Emotional Reasoning | — | 104 |
| Effective Cost / 1M Tokens | $0.25 | $3.44 |
| Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens | $0.31 | $1.50 |
| Speed | 64 tok/s | 98 tok/s |
| Context Window | 131K | 1M |
| Released | 2026-08-25 | 2026-06-01 |
| Open Weights | Yes | Yes |
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