Model Comparison

Minimax M3.1 Flash vs Qwen3.8 Max 0902

Minimax M3.1 Flash ranks #32 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 123, while Qwen3.8 Max 0902 ranks #24 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
Minimax M3.1 FlashMiniMaxQwen3.8 Max 0902Alibaba
Rank#32#24
IQ123126
Abstract Reasoning102107
Mathematical Reasoning120131
Academic Reasoning131131
Programmatic Reasoning136140
Computer Use121122
Reliability121120
Knowledge Work128129
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$1.40$20.42
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$0.75$8.00
Speed96 tok/s42 tok/s
Context Window1M1M
Released2026-10-192026-09-02
Open WeightsNoNo