Model Comparison

Mercury 2 vs Qwen3.8 Max 0902

Mercury 2 ranks #156 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 93, while Qwen3.8 Max 0902 ranks #29 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 125. 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
Mercury 2US (Other)Qwen3.8 Max 0902Alibaba
Rank#156#29
IQ93125
Abstract Reasoning77107
Mathematical Reasoning87131
Academic Reasoning111131
Programmatic Reasoning99140
Computer Use75121
Reliability102120
Knowledge Work98129
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$0.63$20.79
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$1.00$8.00
Speed508 tok/s40 tok/s
Context Window128K1M
Released2026-02-242026-09-02
Open WeightsNoNo