Best Inception Reasoning Models

Quick answer · Updated June 2026

The best Inception model for reasoning is Mercury 2 — 32.8 intelligence with extended step-by-step thinking.

32.8Intelligence

470 t/sSpeed

$0.250Input /M

128KContext

Large language models with extended reasoning / thinking, ranked by intelligence. The best models for complex multi-step reasoning, math and analysis.

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Frequently asked

What is the best Inception model for reasoning?

The best Inception model for reasoning is Mercury 2 — 32.8 intelligence with extended step-by-step thinking.

How many Inception models are there?

modelgrep tracks 1 Inception models with live benchmarks, speed, latency and per-provider pricing, led on intelligence by Mercury 2. 1 of them qualify for this ranking.

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