Model Comparison

Qwen3.6 Plus vs Qwen3.8 Max 0902

Qwen3.6 Plus ranks #84 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 110, while Qwen3.8 Max 0902 ranks #29 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 125. 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
Qwen3.6 PlusAlibabaQwen3.8 Max 0902Alibaba
Rank#84#29
IQ110125
Abstract Reasoning86107
Mathematical Reasoning115131
Academic Reasoning122131
Programmatic Reasoning102140
Computer Use110121
Reliability119120
Knowledge Work113129
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$3.74$20.79
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$3.50$8.00
Speed55 tok/s40 tok/s
Context Window1M1M
Released2026-04-012026-09-02
Open WeightsNoNo