Smartest Inception Models

Quick answer · Updated June 2026

The smartest Inception model is Mercury 2, scoring 32.8 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index.

32.8Intelligence

590 t/sSpeed

$0.250Input /M

128KContext

The most capable AI models ranked by the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index — a composite of reasoning, knowledge, math and science benchmarks. These are the highest-scoring large language models available today.

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Frequently asked

What is the smartest Inception model?

The smartest Inception model is Mercury 2, scoring 32.8 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index.

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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