[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f2rpctt9e47t7w":3,"$f27qo82yht9ynw":95},{"success":4,"data":5},true,{"id":6,"slug":7,"coverImage":8,"author":9,"viewsCount":10,"createdAt":11,"title":12,"description":13,"lang":14,"contentHtml":15,"readingTime":16,"toc":17},"pxehdebhlpxfs0h5qm2m23e9","iq-qwen-35","https:\u002F\u002Fimages.unsplash.com\u002Fphoto-1518186285589-2f7649de83e0?w=1280","Dr. Daria Dudnik",1,"2026-08-01T09:38:28.903Z","What is the IQ of Qwen 3.5?","Qwen 3.5 scores 115 on the Mensa Norway IQ test and ranks in the top 10 on the Intelligence Index. We break down every benchmark and explain what makes Alibaba's model unique.","en","\u003Ch2 id=\"qwen-3-5-alibaba-s-versatile-contender\">Qwen 3.5: Alibaba's versatile contender\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Qwen 3.5 is the flagship model from Alibaba's DAMO Academy, one of China's largest and most well-funded AI research labs. Released in early 2026, Qwen 3.5 scores \u003Cstrong>115\u003C\u002Fstrong> on the Mensa Norway IQ test and ranks in the top 10 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index v4.1. This places it above DeepSeek V4 Pro (111) and competitive with Kimi K3 (118), but below the frontier models (Claude ~130, Gemini 141, GPT-5.5 ~145, Grok-4.20 145).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What makes Qwen 3.5 unique is its \u003Cstrong>versatility\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Unlike DeepSeek (which focuses on cost), Kimi (which focuses on context length), or Grok (which focuses on raw IQ), Qwen 3.5 aims to be a \u003Cstrong>well-rounded model\u003C\u002Fstrong> that excels across a wide range of tasks. It has strong multilingual support (27+ languages), excellent multimodal capabilities (text, image, audio, video), and competitive pricing — making it the Swiss Army knife of AI models.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qwen 3.5 is the \u003Cstrong>all-rounder\u003C\u002Fstrong>: a model that may not be the absolute best at any single thing, but is very good at almost everything. For organizations that need a single model for diverse workloads — customer service, content generation, code analysis, translation, visual understanding — Qwen 3.5 offers an compelling combination of capability, versatility, and value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Key scores:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index\u003C\u002Fstrong>: top 10 (score ~45-46)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Mensa Norway IQ (TrackingAI)\u003C\u002Fstrong>: 115 (above average)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>AI IQ composite (VexoWire)\u003C\u002Fstrong>: ~115 estimated\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>GDPval-AA v2\u003C\u002Fstrong>: top 10\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Humanity's Last Exam\u003C\u002Fstrong>: top 10\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Hallucination rate\u003C\u002Fstrong>: low-moderate\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Cost\u003C\u002Fstrong>: 0.50\u002F1.50 per 1M tokens (very affordable)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Multimodal\u003C\u002Fstrong>: text, image, audio, video\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Languages\u003C\u002Fstrong>: 27+ languages supported\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"1-the-versatility-advantage\">1. The versatility advantage\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Qwen 3.5 represents Alibaba's bet that the future of AI is not about being the absolute smartest, but about being the most \u003Cstrong>versatile\u003C\u002Fstrong>. While other labs optimize for specific dimensions — IQ, cost, context, personality — Alibaba has built a model that is competitive across all of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consider the profile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>IQ\u003C\u002Fstrong>: 115 (above average, competitive with other Chinese models)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Cost\u003C\u002Fstrong>: 0.50\u002F1.50 per 1M tokens (among the cheapest)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Multimodal\u003C\u002Fstrong>: text, image, audio, video (full multimodal)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Languages\u003C\u002Fstrong>: 27+ languages (best-in-class multilingual)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Context\u003C\u002Fstrong>: 256K tokens (respectable, though not Kimi-level)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Open-source\u003C\u002Fstrong>: weights available for local deployment\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>No single attribute is the best in class, but the combination is unmatched. DeepSeek is cheaper but lacks multimodal. Kimi has more context but fewer languages. Gemini is smarter but more expensive. Claude is more capable but closed-source. Qwen 3.5 threads the needle — good enough at everything to be the one model you need.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This versatility makes Qwen 3.5 particularly attractive for:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Enterprise deployments\u003C\u002Fstrong> with diverse workloads\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>International applications\u003C\u002Fstrong> requiring many languages\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Multimodal applications\u003C\u002Fstrong> combining text, image, and audio\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Cost-conscious organizations\u003C\u002Fstrong> that still need quality\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Self-hosted deployments\u003C\u002Fstrong> via open-source weights\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"2-benchmark-breakdown\">2. Benchmark breakdown\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"mensa-norway-iq-test-115-above-average\">Mensa Norway IQ test: 115 (above average)\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The Mensa Norway IQ test consists of 36 visual pattern recognition questions. Qwen 3.5 scores \u003Cstrong>115\u003C\u002Fstrong> — above the human average of 100, placing it in the "above average" range. This is higher than DeepSeek V4 Pro (111), slightly below Kimi K3 (118), and below the frontier models (Claude ~130, Gemini 141, GPT-5.5 ~145, Grok-4.20 145).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An IQ of 115 means Qwen 3.5 is smarter than approximately 84% of humans — the top 16% of human intelligence. If it were a person, it would be comparable to a strong university student or a capable professional. Not a genius, but certainly bright and competent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"artificial-analysis-intelligence-index-top-10\">Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index: top 10\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>On the Intelligence Index, Qwen 3.5 ranks in the top 10 globally with an estimated score of \u003Cstrong>~45-46\u003C\u002Fstrong>. This places it competitive with Gemini 3.1 Pro (46.5), Kimi K3 (~45-47), and DeepSeek V4 Pro (44.3), but behind Claude (55.7) and GPT-5.5 (54.8).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breaking down the Index components:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>GDPval-AA v2\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Qwen 3.5 performs well, benefiting from its multimodal capabilities for diverse agentic tasks\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>AA-Omniscience\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Qwen 3.5 has a low-moderate hallucination rate, benefiting from Alibaba's extensive training data\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>GPQA\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Qwen 3.5 performs adequately on graduate-level science questions\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>HLE\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Qwen 3.5 ranks in the top 10 on Humanity's Last Exam\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>ARC-AGI\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Qwen 3.5 performs reasonably on abstract reasoning\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>LMSYS Arena\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Qwen 3.5 gets strong human preference scores, particularly for multilingual and multimodal tasks\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"ai-iq-composite-vexowire-115\">AI IQ composite (VexoWire): ~115\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The VexoWire composite IQ blends multiple tests (Mensa Norway, Mensa Denmark, Raven's, WAIS-IV). Qwen 3.5's estimated composite IQ is \u003Cstrong>~115\u003C\u002Fstrong> — consistent with its Mensa Norway score. This places it at the boundary between "average" and "above average," smarter than about 84% of humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"gdpval-aa-v2-top-10\">GDPval-AA v2: top 10\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>On the agentic benchmark, Qwen 3.5 ranks in the top 10. Its multimodal capabilities give it an advantage on agentic tasks that involve processing different types of data — text, images, and audio. For moderate agentic workloads, Qwen 3.5 is competent, though it trails Claude and GPT-5.5 on the most complex tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"humanity-s-last-exam-hle-top-10\">Humanity's Last Exam (HLE): top 10\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>On the hardest academic questions, Qwen 3.5 ranks in the top 10 among AI models. Alibaba's strong academic training data and the model's broad knowledge base help it perform well across disciplines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"3-what-does-an-iq-of-115-mean\">3. What does an IQ of 115 mean?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>To put Qwen 3.5's IQ of 115 in context:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>85-115 (68% of people)\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Average intelligence\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>115-130 (14%)\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Above average to high average\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>130-145 (2%)\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Gifted — qualifies for Mensa (top 2%)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>145-160 (0.1%)\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Highly gifted \u002F genius\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Qwen 3.5, at 115, sits right at the \u003Cstrong>boundary between "average" and "above average"\u003C\u002Fstrong> — smarter than about 84% of humans. If it were a person, it would be comparable to a strong university student or a capable professional. Not a genius, but certainly bright and competent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is higher than DeepSeek V4 Pro (111) but below the frontier models:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Claude Opus 4.8: ~130 (gifted)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Gemini 3.1 Pro: 141 (highly gifted)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>GPT-5.5: ~145 (genius)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Grok-4.20: 145 (genius)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>The gap to the frontier models is about 15-30 IQ points. But Qwen 3.5 compensates with its versatility — for tasks that require multimodal understanding, multilingual support, or diverse workloads, Qwen 3.5's all-around capabilities can outweigh the IQ gap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"4-where-qwen-3-5-excels\">4. Where Qwen 3.5 excels\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"multilingual-support\">Multilingual support\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Qwen 3.5 supports \u003Cstrong>27+ languages\u003C\u002Fstrong> natively, making it one of the most multilingual AI models available. This isn't just translation — the model is genuinely trained in these languages, understanding cultural context, idioms, and nuances. For international applications, Qwen 3.5 is among the best choices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"multimodal-capabilities\">Multimodal capabilities\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Qwen 3.5 can process \u003Cstrong>text, images, audio, and video\u003C\u002Fstrong> — making it a true multimodal model. This enables applications that other text-only models cannot handle: visual question answering, image analysis, audio transcription, video understanding, and more. For applications that combine multiple media types, Qwen 3.5 is exceptionally capable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"cost-effectiveness\">Cost-effectiveness\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>At 0.50\u002F1.50 per 1M tokens, Qwen 3.5 is very affordable — slightly more expensive than DeepSeek V4 Pro (0.44\u002F0.87) but significantly cheaper than Claude (5\u002F25), GPT-5.5 (5\u002F30), and Gemini (2\u002F12). Given its multimodal capabilities and multilingual support, the value proposition is excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"open-source-availability\">Open-source availability\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Qwen 3.5's weights are available for local deployment, making it one of the few multimodal open-source models. This is significant — most multimodal models (GPT-5.5, Gemini) are closed-source. For organizations that need multimodal capabilities with data privacy, Qwen 3.5 is one of the best options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"chinese-language-tasks\">Chinese-language tasks\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>As a Chinese-developed model, Qwen 3.5 has excellent Chinese-language capabilities. For Chinese-language applications, Qwen 3.5 is among the best models available, often outperforming Western models on Chinese-specific tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"enterprise-readiness\">Enterprise readiness\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Alibaba's infrastructure and enterprise experience make Qwen 3.5 particularly well-suited for enterprise deployments. The model is available through Alibaba Cloud with enterprise-grade SLAs, compliance certifications, and integration support. For businesses looking for a reliable, versatile AI model, Qwen 3.5 is a strong choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"5-where-qwen-3-5-falls-short\">5. Where Qwen 3.5 falls short\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"raw-iq-and-complex-reasoning\">Raw IQ and complex reasoning\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>With an IQ of 115, Qwen 3.5 is below the frontier models on complex reasoning tasks. For the hardest problems — competition mathematics, advanced logic puzzles, cutting-edge scientific reasoning — Claude, GPT-5.5, and Gemini are substantially better. If your task requires genius-level reasoning, the frontier models are the better choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"context-window\">Context window\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>With a 256K token context window, Qwen 3.5 is adequate but not exceptional. Kimi K3 (2M) and Gemini (1M) offer significantly larger context windows. For tasks that require processing very long documents in a single pass, Kimi K3 or Gemini are better choices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"agentic-task-complexity\">Agentic task complexity\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>While Qwen 3.5's multimodal capabilities help with diverse agentic tasks, it trails Claude and GPT-5.5 on pure task complexity. For the most demanding agentic applications — writing complex software from scratch, managing intricate research workflows — Claude remains more capable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"emotional-intelligence\">Emotional intelligence\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Qwen 3.5's EQ (emotional intelligence) is estimated at ~107 — lower than Claude (~132), GPT-5.5 (~120), and Gemini (~115), but comparable to DeepSeek (~105) and Grok (~110). Its responses tend to be more functional and less emotionally nuanced. For therapy apps, customer service, or sensitive human interactions, Claude is the better choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"hallucination-rate\">Hallucination rate\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>While Qwen 3.5 has a low-moderate hallucination rate, it's not as low as Claude (35.9%). For applications where factual accuracy is critical — research, law, medicine — Claude remains more reliable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"6-qwen-3-5-vs-other-models\">6. Qwen 3.5 vs other models\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"article-table-wrapper\">\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Model\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Intelligence Index\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Mensa Norway IQ\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>AI IQ est.\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Multimodal\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Cost\u002F1M\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Languages\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Open-source\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Qwen 3.5\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>~45-46 (top 10)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>115\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>~115\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>text+image+audio+video\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>0.50\u002F1.50\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>27+\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>yes\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Claude Opus 4.8\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>55.7\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>~130\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>~132\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>text+image\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>5\u002F25\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>~20\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>no\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>GPT-5.5\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>54.8\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>~145\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>~136\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>text+image+audio\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>5\u002F30\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>~50\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>no\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Gemini 3.1 Pro\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>46.5\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>141\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>~131\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>text+image+audio+video\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>2\u002F12\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>~40\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>no\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Grok-4.20\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>top 5\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>145\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>~140\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>text+image\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>3\u002F15\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>~20\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>no\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>DeepSeek V4 Pro\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>44.3\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>~111\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>~111\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>text only\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>0.44\u002F0.87\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>~10\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>yes\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Kimi K3\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>~45-47 (top 10)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>118\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>~118\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>text only\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>0.55\u002F2.19\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>~10\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>no\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>The picture: Qwen 3.5 is the \u003Cstrong>all-rounder\u003C\u002Fstrong> — not the best at any single thing, but very good at almost everything. Claude is the \u003Cstrong>capable professional\u003C\u002Fstrong> — best at real-world tasks and factual accuracy. GPT-5.5 is the \u003Cstrong>test genius\u003C\u002Fstrong> — best at math and visual reasoning. Gemini is the \u003Cstrong>value champion\u003C\u002Fstrong> — best cost-effectiveness among frontier models. Grok-4.20 is the \u003Cstrong>raw IQ champion\u003C\u002Fstrong> — highest IQ with personality. DeepSeek is the \u003Cstrong>budget champion\u003C\u002Fstrong> — cheapest with open-source. And Kimi is the \u003Cstrong>long-context champion\u003C\u002Fstrong> — biggest context window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For organizations that need versatility — multimodal, multilingual, affordable, open-source — Qwen 3.5 is the clear choice. It's the Swiss Army knife of AI models.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"7-what-does-this-mean-for-humans\">7. What does this mean for humans?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Qwen 3.5 operates at an IQ of ~115 — smarter than about 84% of humans. But:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>IQ isn't everything\u003C\u002Fstrong>: an IQ of 115 is above average and sufficient for most practical tasks\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Versatility matters more than raw IQ for many applications\u003C\u002Fstrong>: for diverse workloads, Qwen 3.5's all-around capabilities are more valuable than a higher IQ in a narrower model\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Multimodal is the future\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Qwen 3.5's ability to process text, images, audio, and video opens up applications that text-only models cannot handle\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Multilingual enables global reach\u003C\u002Fstrong>: with 27+ languages, Qwen 3.5 can serve users in their native language — a capability that matters for global applications\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Knowledge ≠ understanding\u003C\u002Fstrong>: like all AI models, Qwen 3.5 has access to vast knowledge but doesn't truly "understand" the way a human does\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>No consciousness\u003C\u002Fstrong>: high IQ doesn't mean sentience. Qwen 3.5 is a sophisticated pattern-matching system, not a thinking being\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Open-source empowers innovation\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Qwen 3.5's open weights allow researchers and developers to build custom solutions, fine-tune for specific domains, and run locally\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>The most honest answer: Qwen 3.5 is \u003Cstrong>smarter than 84% of humans on cognitive tests\u003C\u002Fstrong>, and for applications that require versatility — multimodal, multilingual, affordable — it is the smartest choice — not because it's the most intelligent, but because it's the most capable across the broadest range of tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cdiv class=\"article-quiz-cta\">\n      \u003Cdiv class=\"article-quiz-cta__text\">How does your IQ compare to Qwen 3.5? Take NeuroLab's professional IQ assessment to find out.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n      \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fen\u002Ftests\u002Fiq-standard\" class=\"article-quiz-cta__button\">\n        Take the Test Now →\n      \u003C\u002Fa>\n    \u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cdiv class=\"article-callout\">\n      \u003Cdiv class=\"article-callout__title\">\n        \u003Cspan class=\"article-callout__icon\">💡\u003C\u002Fspan>\n        Key takeaways\n      \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n      \u003Cdiv class=\"article-callout__body\">- \u003Cstrong>Qwen 3.5's IQ is 115\u003C\u002Fstrong> on the Mensa Norway test — above average, smarter than ~84% of humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Top 10 on the Intelligence Index\u003C\u002Fstrong> — competitive with Gemini, Kimi, and DeepSeek, behind Claude and GPT-5.5.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Full multimodal\u003C\u002Fstrong> — text, image, audio, and video processing in a single model.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>27+ languages\u003C\u002Fstrong> — one of the most multilingual AI models available.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Open-source\u003C\u002Fstrong> — weights available for local deployment, enabling privacy and customization.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Best for\u003C\u002Fstrong>: diverse enterprise workloads, international applications, multimodal tasks, cost-conscious organizations, self-hosted deployments.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Not best for\u003C\u002Fstrong>: raw IQ (frontier models win), long context (Kimi wins), complex agentic tasks (Claude wins), emotional intelligence (Claude wins).\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>The lesson\u003C\u002Fstrong>: intelligence isn't just about being the smartest — it's about being the most versatile. Qwen 3.5 proves that being good at everything can be more valuable than being the best at one thing.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n    \u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",10,[18,22,25,28,32,35,38,41,44,47,50,53,56,59,62,65,68,71,74,77,80,83,86,89,92],{"id":19,"text":20,"level":21},"qwen-3-5-alibaba-s-versatile-contender","Qwen 3.5: Alibaba's versatile contender",2,{"id":23,"text":24,"level":21},"1-the-versatility-advantage","1. The versatility advantage",{"id":26,"text":27,"level":21},"2-benchmark-breakdown","2. Benchmark breakdown",{"id":29,"text":30,"level":31},"mensa-norway-iq-test-115-above-average","Mensa Norway IQ test: 115 (above average)",3,{"id":33,"text":34,"level":31},"artificial-analysis-intelligence-index-top-10","Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index: top 10",{"id":36,"text":37,"level":31},"ai-iq-composite-vexowire-115","AI IQ composite (VexoWire): ~115",{"id":39,"text":40,"level":31},"gdpval-aa-v2-top-10","GDPval-AA v2: top 10",{"id":42,"text":43,"level":31},"humanity-s-last-exam-hle-top-10","Humanity's Last Exam (HLE): top 10",{"id":45,"text":46,"level":21},"3-what-does-an-iq-of-115-mean","3. What does an IQ of 115 mean?",{"id":48,"text":49,"level":21},"4-where-qwen-3-5-excels","4. Where Qwen 3.5 excels",{"id":51,"text":52,"level":31},"multilingual-support","Multilingual support",{"id":54,"text":55,"level":31},"multimodal-capabilities","Multimodal capabilities",{"id":57,"text":58,"level":31},"cost-effectiveness","Cost-effectiveness",{"id":60,"text":61,"level":31},"open-source-availability","Open-source availability",{"id":63,"text":64,"level":31},"chinese-language-tasks","Chinese-language tasks",{"id":66,"text":67,"level":31},"enterprise-readiness","Enterprise readiness",{"id":69,"text":70,"level":21},"5-where-qwen-3-5-falls-short","5. Where Qwen 3.5 falls short",{"id":72,"text":73,"level":31},"raw-iq-and-complex-reasoning","Raw IQ and complex reasoning",{"id":75,"text":76,"level":31},"context-window","Context window",{"id":78,"text":79,"level":31},"agentic-task-complexity","Agentic task complexity",{"id":81,"text":82,"level":31},"emotional-intelligence","Emotional intelligence",{"id":84,"text":85,"level":31},"hallucination-rate","Hallucination rate",{"id":87,"text":88,"level":21},"6-qwen-3-5-vs-other-models","6. Qwen 3.5 vs other models",{"id":90,"text":91,"level":21},"7-what-does-this-mean-for-humans","7. What does this mean for humans?",{"id":93,"text":94,"level":21},"conclusion","Conclusion",{"success":4,"data":96,"pagination":265},[97,106,113,121,128,129,136,143,151,158,165,172,179,186,194,201,208,215,223,230,237,244,251,258],{"id":98,"slug":99,"coverImage":100,"author":9,"viewsCount":101,"createdAt":102,"title":103,"description":104,"lang":14,"readingTime":105},"jy0egbpgrn30am622jy7xfrw","adhd-and-iq","https:\u002F\u002Fimages.unsplash.com\u002Fphoto-1507812984078-917231447e3e?w=1280",0,"2026-08-01T10:43:58.026Z","ADHD and IQ: When Attention Deficit Hides High Intelligence","Can ADHD mask high IQ? Yes. Research shows that attention deficits can artificially lower IQ test scores by 10-15 points — hiding gifted minds behind poor focus.",7,{"id":107,"slug":108,"coverImage":109,"author":9,"viewsCount":101,"createdAt":110,"title":111,"description":112,"lang":14,"readingTime":105},"dvlwozf321i8jlk9sfl390k1","online-vs-certified-iq-tests","https:\u002F\u002Fimages.unsplash.com\u002Fphoto-1499209974431-9fccce68dc04?w=1280","2026-08-01T10:42:47.143Z","Online IQ Tests vs Certified Assessments: How Accurate Are They?","You scored 140 on a free online IQ test. But what does that actually mean? We compare online tests with certified assessments — and the results may surprise you.",{"id":114,"slug":115,"coverImage":116,"author":9,"viewsCount":101,"createdAt":117,"title":118,"description":119,"lang":14,"readingTime":120},"maxnlmh4wqwxjuidbe2cb1jh","iq-above-160","https:\u002F\u002Fimages.unsplash.com\u002Fphoto-1454165804606-c3d57bc86b40?w=1280","2026-08-01T10:41:43.616Z","IQ Above 160: What Life Looks Like at the Extreme","Only 1 in 30,000 people have an IQ above 160. We explore what life is like at the extreme edge of human intelligence — the gifts, the struggles, and the myths.",8,{"id":122,"slug":123,"coverImage":124,"author":9,"viewsCount":101,"createdAt":125,"title":126,"description":127,"lang":14,"readingTime":16},"z8wcdr5vus4cvw8zr3p1ok1r","iq-llama-4","https:\u002F\u002Fimages.unsplash.com\u002Fphoto-1526374965328-4f18af581d06?w=1280","2026-08-01T10:00:01.170Z","What is the IQ of Llama 4?","Llama 4 scores 112 on the Mensa Norway IQ test and ranks in the top 15 on the Intelligence Index. We break down every benchmark and explain what makes Meta's open-source model unique.",{"id":6,"slug":7,"coverImage":8,"author":9,"viewsCount":10,"createdAt":11,"title":12,"description":13,"lang":14,"readingTime":16},{"id":130,"slug":131,"coverImage":132,"author":9,"viewsCount":21,"createdAt":133,"title":134,"description":135,"lang":14,"readingTime":16},"st1nxd9ef5blcslk68p83pj1","iq-kimi-k3","https:\u002F\u002Fimages.unsplash.com\u002Fphoto-1620712943524-bccbe725b837?w=1280","2026-08-01T09:29:37.632Z","What is the IQ of Kimi K3?","Kimi K3 scores 118 on the Mensa Norway IQ test and ranks in the top 10 on the Intelligence Index. We break down every benchmark and explain what makes Moonshot AI's model unique.",{"id":137,"slug":138,"coverImage":139,"author":9,"viewsCount":101,"createdAt":140,"title":141,"description":142,"lang":14,"readingTime":16},"u65iu8mijuzx0t4g1981phue","iq-deepseek-v4","https:\u002F\u002Fimages.unsplash.com\u002Fphoto-1677372139014-394e5b51f79b?w=1280","2026-08-01T09:20:10.570Z","What is the IQ of DeepSeek V4?","DeepSeek V4 Pro scores 111 on the Mensa Norway IQ test and 44.3 on the Intelligence Index. We break down every benchmark and explain why it's the best budget AI model.",{"id":144,"slug":145,"coverImage":146,"author":9,"viewsCount":147,"createdAt":148,"title":149,"description":150,"lang":14,"readingTime":16},"lci1u8drubje01qwq1vah01m","iq-grok-420","https:\u002F\u002Fimages.unsplash.com\u002Fphoto-1635776062127-d379b0ba009b?w=1280",6,"2026-07-31T20:28:41.558Z","What is the IQ of Grok-4.20?","Grok-4.20 scores 145 on the Mensa Norway IQ test — tied for #1 among all AI models. We break down every benchmark and explain what makes xAI's model unique.",{"id":152,"slug":153,"coverImage":154,"author":9,"viewsCount":21,"createdAt":155,"title":156,"description":157,"lang":14,"readingTime":16},"n32qvrqd1er095jgz98qg73l","iq-gemini-31-pro","https:\u002F\u002Fimages.unsplash.com\u002Fphoto-1591488320449-011701bb6704?w=1280","2026-07-31T20:04:57.324Z","What is the IQ of Gemini 3.1 Pro?","Gemini 3.1 Pro scores 141 on the Mensa Norway IQ test and 46.5 on the Intelligence Index. We break down every benchmark and explain why it's the most cost-effective frontier model.",{"id":159,"slug":160,"coverImage":161,"author":9,"viewsCount":10,"createdAt":162,"title":163,"description":164,"lang":14,"readingTime":16},"jl69290gswdg1wrb5oy6iiyo","iq-gpt-55","https:\u002F\u002Fimages.unsplash.com\u002Fphoto-1620712943543-bcc4688e7485?w=1280","2026-07-31T19:57:55.350Z","What is the IQ of GPT-5.5?","GPT-5.5 scores ~145 on the Mensa Norway IQ test and 54.8 on the Intelligence Index. We break down every benchmark, explain what the numbers mean, and compare it to Claude, Gemini, and Grok.",{"id":166,"slug":167,"coverImage":168,"author":9,"viewsCount":10,"createdAt":169,"title":170,"description":171,"lang":14,"readingTime":16},"fmyy2tdkvdmffu6n9y5npc5c","iq-claude-opus-48","https:\u002F\u002Fimages.unsplash.com\u002Fphoto-1677442136019-21780ecad995?w=1280","2026-07-31T19:51:43.806Z","What is the IQ of Claude Opus 4.8?","Claude Opus 4.8 tops the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index at 55.7 and scores ~132-145 on human IQ tests. We break down every benchmark, explain what the numbers mean, and compare it to GPT-5.5, Gemini, and Grok.",{"id":173,"slug":174,"coverImage":175,"author":9,"viewsCount":101,"createdAt":176,"title":177,"description":178,"lang":14,"readingTime":120},"mhlz1hmh5ez4vs6loftlxd06","fasting-cognitive-performance","https:\u002F\u002Fimages.unsplash.com\u002Fphoto-1490645935441-5b6c2cc1e5e1?w=1280","2026-07-30T18:25:44.150Z","Does Fasting Improve Cognitive Performance?","From intermittent fasting to ketones: we review the evidence on whether fasting sharpens your mind, boosts focus, or actually impairs cognition. The science may surprise you.",{"id":180,"slug":181,"coverImage":182,"author":9,"viewsCount":21,"createdAt":183,"title":184,"description":185,"lang":14,"readingTime":16},"fentmgsgc3lq034m2nk53ol4","wechsler-iq-test-subtests","https:\u002F\u002Fimages.unsplash.com\u002Fphoto-1494256997604-668ec142f5d2?w=1280","2026-07-30T18:15:36.675Z","Wechsler IQ Test: What Each Subtest Really Measures","The WAIS and WISC are the most widely used IQ tests in the world. We break down every subtest, what it actually measures, and how scores translate to real cognitive abilities.",{"id":187,"slug":188,"coverImage":189,"author":9,"viewsCount":101,"createdAt":190,"title":191,"description":192,"lang":14,"readingTime":193},"wlwyq33ezei7c22edclwpyvo","lead-fluoride-iq-loss","https:\u002F\u002Fimages.unsplash.com\u002Fphoto-1581093577124-a6f4b6e3a5e1?w=1280","2026-07-30T18:04:10.914Z","Lead, Fluoride, and IQ Loss: The Environmental Evidence","Can environmental toxins actually lower your IQ? We review the strongest studies on lead exposure, fluoride, and cognitive decline — separating solid science from sensationalism.",9,{"id":195,"slug":196,"coverImage":197,"author":9,"viewsCount":31,"createdAt":198,"title":199,"description":200,"lang":14,"readingTime":120},"ue16gxaun3lus9vml8imf6ci","iq-changes-during-pregnancy","https:\u002F\u002Fimages.unsplash.com\u002Fphoto-1559750178-961c031777fe?w=1280","2026-07-29T18:43:46.337Z","IQ Changes During Pregnancy: What Research Finds","Does pregnancy really shrink your brain? We review the neuroscience of maternal cognition, from \"pregnancy brain\" to lasting structural changes, and separate fact from myth.",{"id":202,"slug":203,"coverImage":204,"author":9,"viewsCount":10,"createdAt":205,"title":206,"description":207,"lang":14,"readingTime":193},"zd0sfdazkyai41s0kh639ohl","does-bilingualism-raise-iq","https:\u002F\u002Fimages.unsplash.com\u002Fphoto-1523050854058-8f908275853f?w=1280","2026-07-29T18:29:58.855Z","Does Speaking Two Languages Actually Raise Your IQ?","The bilingual advantage has been debated for decades. We review the strongest studies on bilingualism and cognitive ability, separating real effects from hype.",{"id":209,"slug":210,"coverImage":211,"author":9,"viewsCount":31,"createdAt":212,"title":213,"description":214,"lang":14,"readingTime":193},"s0hko69oudyziplx2q04ab9q","gifted-kids-peaked-early-childhood-iq-fades","https:\u002F\u002Fimages.unsplash.com\u002Fphoto-1503454537195-1dc81782b6d3?w=1280","2026-07-29T18:09:49.555Z","Gifted Kids Who Peaked Early: Why Childhood IQ Fades","Why do so many child prodigies become ordinary adults? We examine the research on early IQ peaking, the \"regression to the mean\" effect, and what actually predicts adult success.",{"id":216,"slug":217,"coverImage":218,"author":9,"viewsCount":219,"createdAt":220,"title":221,"description":222,"lang":14,"readingTime":120},"s7x75o02kixj2u43gw4ah5pa","olfactory-processing-speed-cognitive-marker","https:\u002F\u002Fimages.unsplash.com\u002Fphoto-1542838132-92c53300287c?w=1280",5,"2026-07-28T20:38:15.776Z","Olfactory Processing Speed as a Cognitive Marker","Can how fast you identify smells predict your cognitive ability? We examine the surprising research linking olfactory processing speed to IQ, memory, and neurodegenerative disease risk.",{"id":224,"slug":225,"coverImage":226,"author":9,"viewsCount":21,"createdAt":227,"title":228,"description":229,"lang":14,"readingTime":193},"v1qq1yz082k72zzynk0qv2yh","do-musicians-have-higher-iqs","https:\u002F\u002Fimages.unsplash.com\u002Fphoto-1520006510097-3d64427f3f98?w=1280","2026-07-28T20:25:14.220Z","Do Musicians Have Higher IQs? The Research Verdict","The idea that musicians are smarter is widespread — but does the science support it? We review 10 key studies on musical training, IQ, and cognitive ability to separate fact from fiction.",{"id":231,"slug":232,"coverImage":233,"author":9,"viewsCount":31,"createdAt":234,"title":235,"description":236,"lang":14,"readingTime":193},"xam91ejelkjg23x2z9skt9vm","are-night-owls-smarter","https:\u002F\u002Fimages.unsplash.com\u002Fphoto-1518837695005-2083093ee35b?w=1280","2026-07-28T19:47:32.529Z","Are Night Owls Smarter? Chronotype and Cognitive Performance","The idea that night owls are smarter than early birds is popular — but what does the research actually show? We examine the evidence on chronotype, IQ, and cognitive performance.",{"id":238,"slug":239,"coverImage":240,"author":9,"viewsCount":219,"createdAt":241,"title":242,"description":243,"lang":14,"readingTime":193},"hpakkt3uv7frkkhj2el6fvm1","does-high-iq-make-you-rich","https:\u002F\u002Fimages.unsplash.com\u002Fphoto-1579621970795-87facc2f976d?w=1280","2026-07-28T19:37:46.682Z","Does High IQ Make You Rich? 12 Studies Reviewed","The correlation between IQ and income is real but surprisingly weak. We review 12 key studies to understand why high IQ doesn't guarantee wealth — and what actually predicts financial success.",{"id":245,"slug":246,"coverImage":247,"author":9,"viewsCount":219,"createdAt":248,"title":249,"description":250,"lang":14,"readingTime":193},"b5ct19s9mfso606wcppcp79o","iq-test-scores-in-prison-populations","https:\u002F\u002Fimages.unsplash.com\u002Fphoto-1497366216548-37526070297c?w=1280","2026-07-28T18:14:35.540Z","IQ Test Scores in Prison Populations: What the Studies Show","Research consistently finds that prison populations score lower on IQ tests than the general public — by about 10-12 points on average. But the reasons are far more complex than \"criminals are less intelligent.\" This article examines the evidence, the confounding factors, and what the data actually means.",{"id":252,"slug":253,"coverImage":254,"author":9,"viewsCount":147,"createdAt":255,"title":256,"description":257,"lang":14,"readingTime":16},"zjjd6y8yfcydy6y02c9xa2yf","which-country-has-the-highest-average-iq","https:\u002F\u002Fimages.unsplash.com\u002Fphoto-1526129313847-8d262a6b1f0d?w=1280","2026-07-28T17:59:21.857Z","Which Country Has the Highest Average IQ (And Why the Data Is Messy)","Every few months, a new headline declares that Singapore, Hong Kong, or South Korea has the highest IQ in the world. But behind these rankings lies a tangle of methodological problems, cultural biases, and outdated data. This article unpacks what the research actually shows — and what it doesn't.",{"id":259,"slug":260,"coverImage":261,"author":9,"viewsCount":147,"createdAt":262,"title":263,"description":264,"lang":14,"readingTime":193},"nxfpaqozmm0dpaytyy2cjixv","why-your-iq-test-score-changes-over-time","https:\u002F\u002Fimages.unsplash.com\u002Fphoto-1499750310107-5fef28a66643?w=1280","2026-07-28T17:33:41.377Z","Why Your IQ Test Score Changes Over Time","Your IQ score is not a fixed number stamped on your brain. Research shows that IQ scores can change significantly over a lifetime — sometimes by 20 points or more. This guide explains what drives these changes and what they mean for you.",{"page":10,"pageSize":266,"pageCount":31,"total":267},24,49]