Benchmark Heaven flags 'Benchmaxxing': top scorers average on uncontaminated tasks

airesearch12 · x · 2026-09-19

Benchmark Heaven introduces 'Benchmaxxing' — models acing popular benchmarks yet performing averagely on uncontaminated real tasks. The site offers the most detailed cost–capability analysis: composite rankings across AA Coding Agent, Design Arena, and Epoch ECI with a Benchmaxxing signal, flexible price-basis settings (input/output blends), OpenRouter-measured token costs, and filters for EU/US/China hosting, data confidentiality, and open weights.

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