Model ranking · General Intelligence
Top frontier models by Intelligence Index
Snapshot evaluated Jul 17, 2026
A dated snapshot of the three highest-scoring model configurations reported by Artificial Analysis on July 17, 2026. This is a benchmark-specific ordering, not a universal “best model” verdict.
Dated leaderboard
Ranked configurations
Source retrieved Jul 18, 2026
| Rank | Model | Evaluated configuration | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Claude Fable 5 Anthropic | max | 60Intelligence Index | Artificial Analysis reported Claude Fable 5 at 60 and first overall in this dated snapshot.[1] |
| #2 | GPT-5.6 Sol OpenAI | max | 59Intelligence Index | Artificial Analysis reported GPT-5.6 Sol at 59, one point behind the leader.[1] |
| #3 | Kimi K3 Moonshot AI | reported K3 configuration | 57Intelligence Index | Artificial Analysis reported Kimi K3 at 57 and third overall in this dated snapshot.[1] |
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Methodology and limits
Entries reproduce the reported Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index order and scores. The source benchmarks proprietary and open-weight systems; score interpretation remains limited to its published evaluation mix and tested configurations. Cost, speed, privacy, deployment constraints, modalities, and workload fit are not included in this ordering.[2]
Published scope: Top three configurations explicitly identified in the dated source.