Model Comparison

Grok 4.5 vs Qwen3.8 Max 0902

Grok 4.5 ranks #35 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 122, while Qwen3.8 Max 0902 ranks #23 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 126. The table below puts the two models side by side across the seven capability 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 seven scored Composite IQ dimensions, side by side
Domains Head to Head
Applied domain composite scores where at least one model is measured
Grok 4.5xAIQwen3.8 Max 0902Alibaba
Rank#35#23
IQ122126
Abstract Reasoning104107
Mathematical Reasoning125131
Academic Reasoning130131
Programmatic Reasoning126140
Computer Use124121
Reliability125120
Knowledge Work124129
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$6.20$20.79
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$8.00$8.00
Speed60 tok/s39 tok/s
Context Window500K1M
Released2026-07-082026-09-02
Open WeightsNoNo