OpenAI: o3 Mini High

OpenAI's o3-mini-high, released on February 12, 2025, is a specialized language model optimized for STEM reasoning tasks, building upon the o3-mini model with an elevated reasoning effort setting. The model demonstrates moderate speed performance, ranking in the 27th percentile across benchmarks, and is positioned at premium pricing levels, falling into the 12th percentile. A standout feature is its exceptional reliability, achieving a perfect 100% success rate across all evaluated benchmarks, indicating consistent and stable operation. In terms of performance across categories, o3-mini-high excels in General Knowledge and Reasoning, achieving perfect 100% accuracy in both, with the latter also being the most accurate model at its price point and speed. It shows strong performance in Coding (90% accuracy) and Ethics (98% accuracy). While its Hallucinations Baseline accuracy is 94%, it performs moderately in this area. Its lowest accuracy is in Instruction Following (62%), suggesting this as a potential area for improvement. Overall, the model's strengths lie in its robust reasoning capabilities, particularly in STEM fields, and its high reliability, making it a strong contender for applications requiring precision and consistency despite its premium cost.