Model Comparison

Opus 5.5 vs Step 3.7 Flash

Opus 5.5 ranks #2 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 141, while Step 3.7 Flash ranks #113 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 103. 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 5.5AnthropicStep 3.7 FlashChina (Other)
Rank#2#113
IQ141103
Abstract Reasoning13285
Mathematical Reasoning149111
Academic Reasoning138119
Programmatic Reasoning15492
Computer Use14899
Reliability133109
Knowledge Work134110
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$35.73$1.33
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$24.00$1.35
Speed98 tok/s112 tok/s
Context Window1M262K
Released2026-09-222026-05-28
Open WeightsNoYes