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HumanEval: scores, leaders and methodology

HumanEval leaderboard data from the index. Python function synthesis from docstrings, scored by unit tests. The top score is 96.8 and the average is 74.0.

What the data shows

GPT-5.2 Pro leads at 96.8. The gap to the average is 22.8 points, and the gap to the 10th-ranked model is 3.9 points.

The median score is 77.4. 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 HumanEval

#ModelProviderScoreInput / 1MContext
1GPT-5.2 ProOpenAI96.8$21.322,000,000
2Gemini 3 Pro ProGoogle DeepMind95.0$19.80200,000
3o4 MaxOpenAI94.6$19.512,000,000
4Grok 4 ReasoningxAI93.8$19.672,000,000
5Claude Opus 4.5Anthropic93.7$19.42400,000
6GPT-5.2 MaxOpenAI93.6$21.391,000,000
7Claude Opus 4.5 ProAnthropic93.4$20.98200,000
8Grok 4 MaxxAI93.4$19.702,000,000
9GPT-5.2 TurboOpenAI93.2$20.731,000,000
10GPT-5.1 ReasoningOpenAI92.9$20.27400,000
11Grok 4 TurboxAI92.9$19.211,000,000
12Claude Sonnet 4.5Anthropic92.7$17.84400,000
13Claude Sonnet 4.5 ProAnthropic92.7$18.731,000,000
14Qwen3-Max ReasoningAlibaba Cloud92.6$18.122,000,000
15Qwen3-Max TurboAlibaba Cloud92.5$17.701,000,000
16Claude Sonnet 4.5 MaxAnthropic92.4$19.901,000,000
17GPT-5.2 ReasoningOpenAI92.4$20.981,000,000
18GPT-5.1 MaxOpenAI92.2$20.502,000,000
19Claude Opus 4.5 ReasoningAnthropic92.1$20.912,000,000
20Qwen3-Max ProAlibaba Cloud92.1$18.87400,000

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 HumanEval: scores, leaders and methodology data show?

HumanEval leaderboard data from the index. Python function synthesis from docstrings, scored by unit tests. The top score is 96.8 and the average is 74.0.

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.