Model Comparison

Granite 4.2 8b vs Qwen3.8 Max 0902

Granite 4.2 8b ranks #128 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 95, while Qwen3.8 Max 0902 ranks #24 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 125. 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
Granite 4.2 8bUS (Other)Qwen3.8 Max 0902Alibaba
Rank#128#24
IQ95125
Abstract Reasoning84103
Mathematical Reasoning87133
Academic Reasoning105132
Programmatic Reasoning101142
Computer Use90121
Reliability102120
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$0.25$20.90
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$0.31$8.00
Speed64 tok/s39 tok/s
Context Window131K1M
Released2026-08-252026-09-02
Open WeightsYesNo