Model Comparison

Longcat 2.0 vs Minimax M3

Longcat 2.0 ranks #116 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 101, while Minimax M3 ranks #55 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.

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
Longcat 2.0China (Other)Minimax M3MiniMax
Rank#116#55
IQ101115
Abstract Reasoning8586
Mathematical Reasoning94121
Academic Reasoning118125
Programmatic Reasoning100118
Computer Use98116
Reliability108123
Knowledge Work108114
Emotional Reasoning—104
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$2.20$3.44
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$3.70$1.50
Speed65 tok/s93 tok/s
Context Window1M1M
Released2026-06-292026-06-01
Open WeightsYesYes