Model Comparison

Opus 4 vs Opus 5.5

Opus 4 ranks #149 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 95, while Opus 5.5 ranks #2 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 141. 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
Opus 4AnthropicOpus 5.5Anthropic
Rank#149#2
IQ95141
Abstract Reasoning77132
Mathematical Reasoning93149
Academic Reasoning112138
Programmatic Reasoning109154
Computer Use75148
Reliability109133
Knowledge Work90134
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$51.65$35.73
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$90.00$24.00
Speed—98 tok/s
Context Window—1M
Released2025-05-222026-09-22
Open WeightsNoNo