Model Comparison

Minimax M3.1 Flash vs Qwen3.8 Max

Minimax M3.1 Flash ranks #32 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 123, while Qwen3.8 Max ranks #34 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 123. 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
Minimax M3.1 FlashMiniMaxQwen3.8 MaxAlibaba
Rank#32#34
IQ123123
Abstract Reasoning102104
Mathematical Reasoning120130
Academic Reasoning131130
Programmatic Reasoning136133
Computer Use121122
Reliability121119
Knowledge Work128125
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$1.40$11.06
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$0.75$8.00
Speed96 tok/s42 tok/s
Context Window1M1M
Released2026-10-192026-08-03
Open WeightsNoNo