FrontierScience
We show this table for reference; we do not rank on it.
A benchmark for research-level scientific reasoning, designed to separate frontier models on difficult science tasks that mix domain knowledge with deep reasoning.
Benchmark score on FrontierScience — November 13, 2026
We compile the FrontierScience rows from provider self-reports. LongCat-2.5 leads the table at 77%, followed by GPT-5.4 Pro (36.7%). We do not use these results to rank models overall.
LongCat-2.5
Meituan
Reported by MeituanGPT-5.4 Pro
OpenAI
Reported by OpenAI2 modelsKnowledgeCurrentDisplay onlyUpdated November 13, 2026
Benchmark score table (2 models)
All 2 results on this page were reported by the labs that built the models.
| Rank | Model / configuration | Score | Who ran it | Parameters (B) | Open / closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LongCat-2.5MeituanReported by Meituan | 77% | Reported by Meituan | Not reported | Open |
| 2 | GPT-5.4 ProOpenAIReported by OpenAI | 36.7% | Reported by OpenAI | Not reported | Closed |
- Lab-reported
- Benchmark-run
- Independent
About FrontierScience
Year
2026
Tasks
Research-level science tasks
Format
Scientific reasoning benchmark
Difficulty
Research frontier
FrontierScience matters because GPQA-style knowledge alone is not enough for scientific copilots. It better reflects the kind of reasoning needed for research assistance and frontier technical work.
Freshness and provenance
Version
FrontierScience 2026
Refresh cadence
Quarterly
Staleness state
Current
Question availability
Public benchmark set
BenchLM uses freshness metadata to decide whether a benchmark should still be treated as a strong differentiator, a benchmark to watch, or a display-only reference. For the full scoring policy, see the BenchLM methodology page.
Questions
What does FrontierScience measure?
A benchmark for research-level scientific reasoning, designed to separate frontier models on difficult science tasks that mix domain knowledge with deep reasoning.
Which model scores highest on FrontierScience?
LongCat-2.5 by Meituan currently leads with a score of 77% on FrontierScience.
How many models are evaluated on FrontierScience?
2 AI models have published results on FrontierScience in the BenchLM catalog.
Compare top models on FrontierScience
Know when it’s worth switching models
The model to choose, the cheaper alternative, and the release we would wait on.
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