Model Comparison

Opus 5 vs Opus 5.5

Opus 5 ranks #8 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 135, 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 5AnthropicOpus 5.5Anthropic
Rank#8#2
IQ135141
Abstract Reasoning125132
Mathematical Reasoning144149
Academic Reasoning134138
Programmatic Reasoning146154
Computer Use137148
Reliability132133
Knowledge Work130134
Emotional Reasoning139—
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$44.62$35.41
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$30.00$24.00
Speed58 tok/s96 tok/s
Context Window1M1M
Released2026-07-242026-09-22
Open WeightsNoNo