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GPT-6 Astra tops NYT Connections Benchmark, outperforming GPT-5.6 Sol at lower cost

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GPT-6 Astra has achieved a new top score of 98.1 on the Extended NYT Connections Benchmark, surpassing previous models. A variant, GPT-6 Astra (xhigh), also scored exceptionally high at 97.7. Both GPT-6 Astra models demonstrated superior performance compared to GPT-5.6 Sol, while operating at approximately 40% lower cost per puzzle. AI

IMPACT Sets a new performance standard on a popular benchmark, potentially influencing future model development and cost-efficiency targets.

RANK_REASON New benchmark score for a model. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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GPT-6 Astra tops NYT Connections Benchmark, outperforming GPT-5.6 Sol at lower cost

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  1. r/singularity TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/zero0_one1 ·

    GPT-6 Astra is the new Extended NYT Connections Benchmark champion. GPT-6 Astra (xhigh) sets a new high score of 98.1, while high scores 97.7. Both outperform GPT-5.6 Sol while costing ~40% less per puzzle

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