AI for Science

242 models ranked for scientific research. Scored with bonuses for reasoning (complex analysis), large context (papers), vision (diagrams), web search (literature), and JSON mode (structured data).

How we rank: composite score (benchmark scores 90%, capabilities 5%, context window 5%) adjusted with use-case-specific capability bonuses.

#1 for Science

242

Total Ranked

242

Reasoning

167

Vision

237

128K+ Context

Science AI - Ranked by Science Score

#	Model	Provider	Score	$/1M Out	Context
1	Claude Fable 5Anthropic	Anthropic	97	$50.00	1M
2	Claude Fable 5 (batch)Anthropic	Anthropic	97	$25.00	1M
3	Claude Opus 5 (Fast)Anthropic	Anthropic	95	$50.00	1M
4	Claude Opus 5Anthropic	Anthropic	95	$25.00	1M
5	Claude Opus 4.8 (Fast)Anthropic	Anthropic	95	$50.00	1M
6	Claude Opus 4.8Anthropic	Anthropic	95	$25.00	1M
7	Claude Opus 4.7 (Fast)Anthropic	Anthropic	95	$150.00	1M
8	Claude Opus 4.7Anthropic	Anthropic	95	$25.00	1M
9	Claude Opus 4.7 (batch)Anthropic	Anthropic	95	$12.50	1M
10	Claude Opus 4.8 (batch)Anthropic	Anthropic	95	$12.50	1M
11	GPT-5.5 ProOpenAI	OpenAI	93	$180.00	1.1M
12	GPT-5.5 Pro (batch)OpenAI	OpenAI	93	$90.00	1.1M
13	GPT-5.5OpenAI	OpenAI	93	$30.00	1.1M
14	GPT-5.5 (batch)OpenAI	OpenAI	93	$15.00	1.1M
15	Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview Custom ToolsGoogle	Google	92	$12.00	1.0M
16	Gemini 3.1 Pro PreviewGoogle	Google	92	$12.00	1.0M
17	Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview (batch)Google	Google	92	$6.00	1.0M
18	GPT-5.4 ProOpenAI	OpenAI	92	$180.00	1.1M
19	GPT-5.4 Pro (batch)OpenAI	OpenAI	92	$90.00	1.1M
20	GPT-5.4OpenAI	OpenAI	92	$15.00	1.1M
21	GPT-5.4 (batch)OpenAI	OpenAI	92	$7.50	1.1M
22	GPT-5.3-CodexOpenAI	OpenAI	91	$14.00	400K
23	GPT-5.2-CodexOpenAI	OpenAI	91	$14.00	400K
24	GPT-5.2 ProOpenAI	OpenAI	91	$168.00	400K
25	GPT-5.2 Pro (batch)OpenAI	OpenAI	91	$84.00	400K
26	GPT-5.2OpenAI	OpenAI	91	$14.00	400K
27	GPT-5.2 (batch)OpenAI	OpenAI	91	$7.00	400K
28	Claude Opus 4.6Anthropic	Anthropic	90	$25.00	1M
29	Claude Opus 4.6 (batch)Anthropic	Anthropic	90	$12.50	1M
30	GPT-5.6 Luna ProOpenAI	OpenAI	89	$0.60	1.1M

AI in Scientific Research

Literature Review & Analysis

Large context models (128K+) can process entire research papers. Combined with reasoning, they extract key findings, identify methodology gaps, and synthesize across multiple sources.

Data Analysis & Visualization

Vision models analyze charts, plots, and experimental images. Reasoning models work through complex statistical analyses, helping researchers validate findings and spot patterns.

Experiment Design

Reasoning models help design experiments, identify confounding variables, and suggest controls. Web search keeps research informed by the latest published methods and protocols.

Paper Writing & Review

Large output models draft sections of scientific papers with proper structure. Models review drafts for logical consistency, suggest improvements, and check against current literature.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Models perform literature reviews (processing hundreds of papers via large context), generate hypotheses, design experiments, and analyze results. Web search accesses the latest publications. Reasoning handles complex scientific reasoning and mathematical derivations.

Models draft methods sections, results descriptions, and discussion points. They format citations, generate abstracts, and structure arguments for grant proposals. Large output generates complete drafts without truncation. Always verify claims against primary sources.

Reasoning for mathematical modeling and algorithm design. Code generation for simulation scripts (Python, MATLAB, Julia). Large context for processing datasets and multiple papers simultaneously. JSON mode for structured experimental data output.

Models perform statistical analysis, generate visualizations, identify outliers, and suggest additional experiments. They understand p-values, confidence intervals, and effect sizes. Reasoning helps interpret results in the context of existing literature.