BENCHMARKS AND LEADERBOARDS

WHY BENCHMARKS ARE USEFUL First, they allow fair comparison. Two different models can be tested on the exact same fixed questions, producing a repeatable scoreboard rather than anecdotal impressions such as "this one feels smarter." Second, they allow tracking of progress over time, since the same test can be run on new models year after year. Third, they save effort, because you do not have to design and verify a whole test from scratch. Fourth, they give a common language to researchers, buyers, and engineers.