Benchmark profile
Apex Shortlist
A shortlist subset of the Apex mathematical reasoning benchmark reported in DeepSeek-V4 model evaluations.
Data verifiedBenchmark score on Apex Shortlist — July 23, 2026
BenchLM mirrors the published score view for Apex Shortlist. DeepSeek V4 Pro (Max) leads the public snapshot at 90.2% , followed by DeepSeek V4 Flash (Max) (85.7%) and DeepSeek V4 Pro (High) (85.5%). BenchLM does not use these results to rank models overall.
DeepSeek V4 Pro (Max)
DeepSeek
deepseek-v4-pro-max
DeepSeek V4 Flash (Max)
DeepSeek
deepseek-v4-flash-max
DeepSeek V4 Pro (High)
DeepSeek
deepseek-v4-pro-high
Benchmark score table (6 models)
ScoreThe published Apex Shortlist snapshot places DeepSeek V4 Pro (Max) first at 90.2%. The third row is 4.7 points behind. The broader top-10 range is 81.0 points, so the table still separates the published systems.
6 models have been evaluated on Apex Shortlist. The benchmark falls in the Math category. This category carries a 5% weight in BenchLM.ai's overall scoring system. Apex Shortlist is currently displayed for reference but excluded from the scoring formula, so it does not directly affect overall rankings.
About Apex Shortlist
Year
2026
Tasks
Advanced mathematical reasoning
Format
Pass@1 math benchmark
Difficulty
Frontier math reasoning
BenchLM stores Apex Shortlist separately from the broader Apex row so provider-reported table values remain traceable.
BenchLM freshness & provenance
Version
Apex Shortlist 2026
Refresh cadence
Quarterly
Staleness state
Current
Question availability
Public benchmark set
BenchLM uses freshness metadata to decide whether a benchmark should still be treated as a strong differentiator, a benchmark to watch, or a display-only reference. For the full scoring policy, see the BenchLM methodology page.
FAQ
What does Apex Shortlist measure?
A shortlist subset of the Apex mathematical reasoning benchmark reported in DeepSeek-V4 model evaluations.
Which model scores highest on Apex Shortlist?
DeepSeek V4 Pro (Max) by DeepSeek currently leads with a score of 90.2% on Apex Shortlist.
How many models are evaluated on Apex Shortlist?
6 AI models have been evaluated on Apex Shortlist on BenchLM.
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