Best models on MMLU-Pro in 2026
MMLU-Pro leaderboard data from the index. A harder version of MMLU with ten answer options and more reasoning-heavy questions. The top score is 91.6 and the average is 73.5.
What the data shows
GPT-5.2 Pro leads at 91.6. The gap to the average is 18.1 points, and the gap to the 10th-ranked model is 2.1 points.
The median score is 76.1. Models above that line are in the upper half of the index for this benchmark.
How to read the ranking
- Use the score to shortlist, not to declare a winner.
- Check price and context for the top candidates.
- Read the benchmark methodology before quoting a score.
- Pair this benchmark with a task-specific evaluation.
Top 20 on MMLU-Pro
| # | Model | Provider | Score | Input / 1M | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GPT-5.2 Pro | OpenAI | 91.6 | $21.32 | 2,000,000 |
| 2 | GPT-5.1 Max | OpenAI | 91.3 | $20.50 | 2,000,000 |
| 3 | Claude Opus 4.5 Pro | Anthropic | 91.2 | $20.98 | 200,000 |
| 4 | Claude Opus 4.5 Reasoning | Anthropic | 90.7 | $20.91 | 2,000,000 |
| 5 | Gemini 3 Pro Reasoning | Google DeepMind | 90.1 | $19.69 | 200,000 |
| 6 | GPT-5.1 Reasoning | OpenAI | 90.0 | $20.27 | 400,000 |
| 7 | GPT-5.2 | OpenAI | 89.9 | $19.71 | 2,000,000 |
| 8 | Claude Opus 4.5 Max | Anthropic | 89.5 | $20.90 | 1,000,000 |
| 9 | GPT-5.2 Vision | OpenAI | 89.5 | $19.03 | 1,000,000 |
| 10 | Gemini 3 Pro Max | Google DeepMind | 89.5 | $20.57 | 2,000,000 |
| 11 | Qwen3-Max Pro | Alibaba Cloud | 88.7 | $18.87 | 400,000 |
| 12 | Grok 4 Reasoning | xAI | 88.5 | $19.67 | 2,000,000 |
| 13 | Gemini 3 Pro | Google DeepMind | 88.2 | $18.24 | 2,000,000 |
| 14 | Gemini 3 Pro Pro | Google DeepMind | 88.2 | $19.80 | 200,000 |
| 15 | Qwen3-Max Reasoning | Alibaba Cloud | 88.1 | $18.12 | 2,000,000 |
| 16 | o4 Turbo | OpenAI | 88.1 | $19.34 | 2,000,000 |
| 17 | Claude Sonnet 4.5 | Anthropic | 88.0 | $17.84 | 400,000 |
| 18 | Gemini 3 Flash Turbo | Google DeepMind | 87.9 | $17.07 | 200,000 |
| 19 | Gemini 3 Flash Max | Google DeepMind | 87.8 | $17.43 | 1,000,000 |
| 20 | Grok 4 | xAI | 87.8 | $17.90 | 200,000 |
Methodology
This story uses the AI & LLM Index dataset: 600 models, 40 providers and 12 benchmarks. Prices are listed per million tokens. Scores are modelled estimates on a 0–100 scale and are not official benchmark results. Figures are rounded for readability.
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FAQ
What does the Best models on MMLU-Pro in 2026 data show?
MMLU-Pro leaderboard data from the index. A harder version of MMLU with ten answer options and more reasoning-heavy questions. The top score is 91.6 and the average is 73.5.
Are the numbers official?
No. Prices and scores are compiled for this demo index. Benchmark values are modelled estimates, not official results. Verify figures with the provider or benchmark owner before making decisions.
How should I use this ranking?
Use it to form a shortlist. Check the specific model pages, compare price and context, and test the shortlist on your own examples before committing.