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Grok 4.5 vs Minimax M3

Grok 4.5 ranks #35 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 122, while Minimax M3 ranks #54 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 115. The table below puts the two models side by side across the seven capability dimensions, emotional reasoning, cost, speed, and context window.

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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 seven scored Composite IQ dimensions, side by side
Domains Head to Head
Applied domain composite scores where at least one model is measured
Grok 4.5xAIMinimax M3MiniMax
Rank#35#54
IQ122115
Abstract Reasoning10486
Mathematical Reasoning125121
Academic Reasoning130125
Programmatic Reasoning126118
Computer Use124116
Reliability125123
Knowledge Work124114
Emotional Reasoning—104
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$6.20$3.43
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$8.00$1.50
Speed60 tok/s95 tok/s
Context Window500K1M
Released2026-07-082026-06-01
Open WeightsNoYes
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