# IQ Scores **URL:** https://forum.riotiq.com/c/iq-scores/8.md [Latest](https://forum.riotiq.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.riotiq.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.riotiq.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the IQ Scores category](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/about-the-iq-scores-category/26)
**Author:** [@robertneir](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/robertneir)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 4:35am UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/about-the-iq-scores-category/26 "2025-10-30T04:35:34Z")
Share your IQ scores from any test (including full breakdowns where available) and ask questions. Also, geek out about IQ score interpretation and psychometric scoring systems in general. For test-specific conversation, … --- ## [Has anyone scored over 130 on the RIOT?](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/has-anyone-scored-over-130-on-the-riot/566)
**Author:** [@Gwyneth](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/Gwyneth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/has-anyone-scored-over-130-on-the-riot/566 "2026-10-28T14:59:55Z")
I just thought I’d throw this out to the RIOT forum community. Do we have any \>130 scorers here? As in, testees who have scored a top 2%/Mensa-level score on the RIOT? --- ## [How do evaluators interpret near ceiling performance?](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/how-do-evaluators-interpret-near-ceiling-performance/386)
**Author:** [@houston.parkkonen139](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/houston.parkkonen139)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 12:32pm UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/how-do-evaluators-interpret-near-ceiling-performance/386 "2026-09-14T12:32:25Z")
If someone is consistently hitting the upper limits on certain subtests, does that actually tell you much beyond “very strong,” or does it become harder to interpret at that point? I had a result once where a few sectio… --- ## [Processing Speed and Reaction Speed Tests](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/processing-speed-and-reaction-speed-tests/448)
**Author:** [@echogene](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/echogene)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/processing-speed-and-reaction-speed-tests/448 "2026-06-22T14:45:23Z")
Hello all, Recently discovered RIOT IQ and have become a huge fan of the platform and the mission! I took the full IQ exam and saw that my processing speed and reaction speed tests were lower than the rest of my profil… --- ## [My test score shows significant variation in abilitiesĝ](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/my-test-score-shows-significant-variation-in-abilitiesg/372)
**Author:** [@Borna](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/Borna)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2026, 2:21am UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/my-test-score-shows-significant-variation-in-abilitiesg/372 "2026-04-04T02:21:41Z")
Hello everybody, I just took my IQ test. My result is 113. I have significantly above average verbal score (95.8 percentile), above average fluid reasoning( 91.5 percentile). But below average working memory (47.4 perc… --- ## [VIQ 140, PIQ 105. Anyone else have a massive score difference? How do you function?](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/viq-140-piq-105-anyone-else-have-a-massive-score-difference-how-do-you-function/151)
**Author:** [@gustavo\_hitzel305](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/gustavo_hitzel305)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/viq-140-piq-105-anyone-else-have-a-massive-score-difference-how-do-you-function/151 "2026-02-04T19:26:45Z")
I just got my WAIS breakdown and I’m honestly confused. My Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI) was through the roof (think 99th percentile), but my Perceptual Reasoning Index (PRI), or Performance IQ, was just barely averag… --- ## [What does it mean if your scores improve under pressure?](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/what-does-it-mean-if-your-scores-improve-under-pressure/296)
**Author:** [@noah\_gowie342](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/noah_gowie342)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 10:12am UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/what-does-it-mean-if-your-scores-improve-under-pressure/296 "2026-01-21T10:12:33Z")
I have noticed that some people, myself included, seem to perform better when there is a bit of pressure involved. On timed sections or higher stakes tests, my scores have sometimes come out stronger than on low pressure… --- ## [Are certain score patterns more common among autodidacts?](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/are-certain-score-patterns-more-common-among-autodidacts/285)
**Author:** [@merle-restaino663](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/merle-restaino663)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 1:36am UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/are-certain-score-patterns-more-common-among-autodidacts/285 "2026-01-15T01:36:21Z")
I have noticed that a lot of self taught learners describe uneven IQ profiles, with very strong reasoning scores and weaker performance in areas tied to formal schooling. I see versions of this in myself and in others wh… --- ## [Can health conditions temporarily suppress specific IQ scores?](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/can-health-conditions-temporarily-suppress-specific-iq-scores/277)
**Author:** [@dustin\_bruck686](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/dustin_bruck686)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 1:24am UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/can-health-conditions-temporarily-suppress-specific-iq-scores/277 "2026-01-15T01:24:41Z")
I have been wondering how much physical or mental health can affect individual IQ scores, not just overall performance. Things like migraines, chronic pain, depression, or even a bad cold seem like they could interfere w… --- ## [Questions about low visuospatial subscores and visual recall](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/questions-about-low-visuospatial-subscores-and-visual-recall/289)
**Author:** [@aarm1990](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/aarm1990)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 4:14am UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/questions-about-low-visuospatial-subscores-and-visual-recall/289 "2026-01-11T04:14:51Z")
Hi, I noticed that my lowest subscores in the Riot IQ profile are in visual rehearsal, mental rotation, and spatial orientation. Subjectively, this matches my real-life experience: I struggle with spatial navigation, ob… --- ## [RIOT IQ Test Queries](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/riot-iq-test-queries/210)
**Author:** [@peteluds](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/peteluds)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/riot-iq-test-queries/210 "2026-01-07T12:13:54Z")
Hi, I completed the full RIOT IQ test back in September and I have a few queries relating to it: Do you plan to provide a General Ability Index (GAI)? My T-scores were - verbal 68 / fluid 74 / spatial 70 / memory 65 /… --- ## [Do IQ scores capture adaptability or only current performance?](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/do-iq-scores-capture-adaptability-or-only-current-performance/258)
**Author:** [@brant-briede606](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/brant-briede606)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 5:08am UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/do-iq-scores-capture-adaptability-or-only-current-performance/258 "2026-01-07T05:08:16Z")
Tests happen under fixed conditions, with limited time and a narrow range of tasks. That makes me wonder what gets left out. I have seen people who test well but struggle when rules change or when problems are unfamilia… --- ## [What does it mean when reasoning scores stay high despite slower speed?](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/what-does-it-mean-when-reasoning-scores-stay-high-despite-slower-speed/239)
**Author:** [@charles-clayburg763](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/charles-clayburg763)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2025, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/what-does-it-mean-when-reasoning-scores-stay-high-despite-slower-speed/239 "2025-12-29T16:15:01Z")
I have seen profiles where reasoning scores are consistently strong, but processing speed is noticeably lower. I have something like that myself, and it always made me curious about how to interpret it. In everyday life… --- ## [What does it mean if verbal reasoning outpaces quantitative reasoning?](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/what-does-it-mean-if-verbal-reasoning-outpaces-quantitative-reasoning/227)
**Author:** [@mitchell\_odonovan399](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/mitchell_odonovan399)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2025, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/what-does-it-mean-if-verbal-reasoning-outpaces-quantitative-reasoning/227 "2025-12-29T16:01:16Z")
I have seen a lot of profiles where verbal reasoning is much stronger than quantitative reasoning, and I am curious how to interpret that. Does it suggest a preference for language based thinking, or does it reflect diff… --- ## [Do extremely high scores predict anything about long term achievement](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/do-extremely-high-scores-predict-anything-about-long-term-achievement/220)
**Author:** [@gustavo\_hitzel305](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/gustavo_hitzel305)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/do-extremely-high-scores-predict-anything-about-long-term-achievement/220 "2025-12-29T15:51:48Z")
People often assume that extremely high scores guarantee major success later in life, but I am not convinced it is that simple. I have known people with very high scores who did amazing things, and others who struggled t… --- ## [What factors create misleadingly low IQ scores?](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/what-factors-create-misleadingly-low-iq-scores/214)
**Author:** [@avery-charite508](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/avery-charite508)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2025, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/what-factors-create-misleadingly-low-iq-scores/214 "2025-12-29T15:40:39Z")
I have seen a few people mention getting scores that felt way lower than expected, especially given how they function in daily life. I had one test session where I was exhausted and anxious, and the result did not reflec… --- ## [Do high reasoning scores predict faster learning in adulthood?](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/do-high-reasoning-scores-predict-faster-learning-in-adulthood/201)
**Author:** [@dwight\_farooqi128](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/dwight_farooqi128)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2025, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/do-high-reasoning-scores-predict-faster-learning-in-adulthood/201 "2025-12-29T15:29:34Z")
I have seen people say that strong reasoning scores can translate to faster learning later in life, but I am not sure how solid that idea is. In my own experience, I pick up new concepts quickly, but only in areas that a… --- ## [What does a “flat profile” across all subtests actually imply?](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/what-does-a-flat-profile-across-all-subtests-actually-imply/194)
**Author:** [@chester\_shatley235](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/chester_shatley235)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2025, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/what-does-a-flat-profile-across-all-subtests-actually-imply/194 "2025-12-29T15:19:13Z")
I keep seeing people mention a “flat profile” on their IQ reports, where all the subtests cluster around the same range. I had something similar on one of mine, and the evaluator said it meant my abilities were pretty ev… --- ## [Is it possible to have a high IQ but poor academic performance?](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/is-it-possible-to-have-a-high-iq-but-poor-academic-performance/191)
**Author:** [@mitchell\_odonovan399](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/mitchell_odonovan399)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/is-it-possible-to-have-a-high-iq-but-poor-academic-performance/191 "2025-12-12T15:36:40Z")
I have seen this happen, including in my own life. You can score well on reasoning tests and still struggle with grades. School demands focus, consistency, and organization, and those are not always strengths just becaus… --- ## [Is a high IQ score enough to qualify for accelerated learning?](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/is-a-high-iq-score-enough-to-qualify-for-accelerated-learning/182)
**Author:** [@merle-restaino663](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/merle-restaino663)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/is-a-high-iq-score-enough-to-qualify-for-accelerated-learning/182 "2025-12-09T17:33:44Z")
I keep seeing people assume that a single high IQ score automatically means someone should be placed in an advanced or accelerated program. I am not sure how accurate that is. It seems like schools look at more than just… --- ## [Do IQ scores plateau after a certain age?](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/do-iq-scores-plateau-after-a-certain-age/177)
**Author:** [@dwight\_farooqi128](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/dwight_farooqi128)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/do-iq-scores-plateau-after-a-certain-age/177 "2025-12-09T16:33:12Z")
Something I have been wondering about is how IQ scores behave as people move into adulthood. A lot of talk online suggests that scores stabilize once someone reaches a certain age, but I am not sure how true that is. Do… --- ## [If your partner scored 30 points lower than you, would it matter?](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/if-your-partner-scored-30-points-lower-than-you-would-it-matter/166)
**Author:** [@chester\_shatley235](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/chester_shatley235)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2025, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/if-your-partner-scored-30-points-lower-than-you-would-it-matter/166 "2025-12-07T14:38:40Z")
Let’s get real about dating and intelligence. We all say kindness and EQ are everything, but what about a noticeable 30-point IQ gap in a long-term partner? Say one of you is Superior and the other is Average. Does the … --- ## [Is there a documented link between high IQ and certain mental health struggles?](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/is-there-a-documented-link-between-high-iq-and-certain-mental-health-struggles/157)
**Author:** [@noah\_gowie342](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/noah_gowie342)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2025, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/is-there-a-documented-link-between-high-iq-and-certain-mental-health-struggles/157 "2025-12-07T14:26:58Z")
I’ve been noticing a recurring theme in a lot of gifted/high-IQ communities, and I want to see if there’s any real science behind it or if it’s just confirmation bias. It feels like a lot of people with verified high IQ… --- ## [Does having a high IQ score actually make you happier?](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/does-having-a-high-iq-score-actually-make-you-happier/137)
**Author:** [@avery-charite508](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/avery-charite508)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2025, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/does-having-a-high-iq-score-actually-make-you-happier/137 "2025-12-07T14:11:05Z")
I’ve been thinking about this ever since I got my official score report back. We all chase that high score, but does it truly translate into a better, more contented life? I feel like society puts so much pressure on “b… --- ## [How much retesting is needed to confirm a score?](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/how-much-retesting-is-needed-to-confirm-a-score/133)
**Author:** [@dustin\_bruck686](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/dustin_bruck686)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2025, 2:02pm UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/how-much-retesting-is-needed-to-confirm-a-score/133 "2025-12-07T14:02:59Z")
I’ve always heard that IQ scores are supposed to be stable, but I’m not totally sure how many data points you actually need before you can trust that a score is “real.” If someone takes one official test and gets a 122, … --- ## [What’s the difference between 130 and 135 in real life?](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/what-s-the-difference-between-130-and-135-in-real-life/121)
**Author:** [@dwight\_farooqi128](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/dwight_farooqi128)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/what-s-the-difference-between-130-and-135-in-real-life/121 "2025-12-02T17:07:35Z")
I see people debating this a lot, so I figured I’d just ask directly. If someone scores 130 on an IQ test and someone else scores 135, does that difference mean anything outside of the numbers? They’re both in the “gifte… --- ## [Separate indexes](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/separate-indexes/149)
**Author:** [@SteTai](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/SteTai)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 7:29am UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/separate-indexes/149 "2025-11-25T07:29:56Z")
Good morning, I purchased a Custom Test composed of Fluid Reasoning, Spatial Ability, Working Memory, and Processing Speed. I have completed the Fluid Reasoning section, but I do not see the corresponding separate index… --- ## [RIOT IQ: Three Attempts, Nearly Identical Scores](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/riot-iq-three-attempts-nearly-identical-scores/53)
**Author:** [@Wraith101](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/Wraith101)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/riot-iq-three-attempts-nearly-identical-scores/53 "2025-11-20T15:37:14Z")
My full RIOT IQ test results after three attempts. My scores have remained remarkably consistent. 1st: 120 | 2nd: 122 | 3rd: 121 I took the third test because RIOT offered it for $15 for a few days, and I wanted to see… --- ## [Are composite IQ scores more meaningful than individual index scores?](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/are-composite-iq-scores-more-meaningful-than-individual-index-scores/116)
**Author:** [@charles-clayburg763](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/charles-clayburg763)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 9:52am UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/are-composite-iq-scores-more-meaningful-than-individual-index-scores/116 "2025-11-19T09:52:50Z")
When psychologists interpret IQ results, they often focus on the Full Scale IQ or General Ability Index, but I’m wondering how much weight those really carry compared to the individual indexes. If someone has a very unev… --- ## [How much can mood or fatigue lower your IQ score?](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/how-much-can-mood-or-fatigue-lower-your-iq-score/113)
**Author:** [@chester\_shatley235](https://forum.riotiq.com/u/chester_shatley235)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 9:38am UTC](https://forum.riotiq.com/t/how-much-can-mood-or-fatigue-lower-your-iq-score/113 "2025-11-19T09:38:17Z")
I’ve always heard that your IQ can vary slightly depending on how you feel that day, but I’m wondering how big that effect really is. Can being tired or stressed actually lower your score in a measurable way, or does it … [Next page](https://forum.riotiq.com/c/iq-scores/8.md?page=1)