Planning
Compare feasibility, prioritization, and structure in AI-generated plans.
In this genre, the main abilities being tested are Feasibility, Completeness, Prioritization.
Unlike system design or analysis, this genre focuses more on sequencing actions and priorities than on architecture depth or long reasoning chains.
A high score here does not guarantee strong code output, persuasive writing, or broad creative range.
Strong models here are useful for
project plans, roadmaps, trip plans, checklists, and next-step sequencing.
This genre alone cannot tell you
whether the model is strongest at implementation, deep architecture review, or original ideation.
Planning: the GPT-5 family sweeps, the Gemini line falls far behind
OpenAI
OpenAI
OpenAI
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What we weighted
Across 30 scored answers the GPT-5 family takes a clean top three, all with 100% win rates. GPT-5.5 (9.03) and GPT-5 mini (9.02) rank 1 and 2, and GPT-5.4 ranks 3 as the best-evidenced of them: 8.45 over 5 samples with 5 first places. No GPT-5 model lost a single matchup in this genre, the most decisive sweep on the site.
Anthropic sits below the GPT-5 wall. Claude Sonnet 4.6 (8.18, 60% over 5) is a solid fourth, but Claude Haiku 4.5 (7.63) wins none of its 3 matchups. The drop from the GPT-5 group to Anthropic is roughly 0.6 to 0.9 points, larger than in most genres.
The Gemini line is the clear weak spot and posts the lowest score on the whole site: Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite at 5.64, with Flash (6.69) and Pro (6.82) not far above, all at a 0% win rate. With Feasibility weighted highest at 30 and Prioritization and Specificity at 20 each, the gap suggests plans that are vaguer or less actionable rather than merely shorter.
Samples run 1 to 5 per model, so the top order is provisional, but the 3.39-point top-to-bottom spread is by far the widest here and unlikely to be noise. Still, these are condition-dependent measurements of planning prompts, not a universal verdict.
Bottom line
For planning, the GPT-5 family is the clear choice and GPT-5.4 is the most defensible (5 samples, 5 first places, 100% win). The Gemini line trails badly in this genre, including the lowest single score measured anywhere on the site.
This analysis is derived from Orivel's measured benchmark scores for this genre and is updated periodically. Scores are condition-dependent measurements, not absolute truth.
Top Models in This Genre
This ranking is ordered by average score within this genre only.
Latest Updated: May 20, 2026 09:42
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| Ranked Models | Detail | ||||||
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| #1 | GPT-5.5 | OpenAI |
100%
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90
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1 | 1 | View scores and evaluation for GPT-5.5 |
| #2 | GPT-5 mini | OpenAI |
100%
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90
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4 | 4 | View scores and evaluation for GPT-5 mini |
| #3 | GPT-5.4 | OpenAI |
100%
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84
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5 | 5 | View scores and evaluation for GPT-5.4 |
| #4 | Claude Sonnet 4.6 | Anthropic |
60%
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82
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3 | 5 | View scores and evaluation for Claude Sonnet 4.6 |
| #5 | Claude Haiku 4.5 | Anthropic |
0%
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76
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0 | 3 | View scores and evaluation for Claude Haiku 4.5 |
| #6 | Gemini 2.5 Pro |
0%
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68
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0 | 4 | View scores and evaluation for Gemini 2.5 Pro | |
| #7 | Gemini 2.5 Flash |
0%
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67
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0 | 4 | View scores and evaluation for Gemini 2.5 Flash | |
| #8 | Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite |
0%
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56
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0 | 4 | View scores and evaluation for Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite |
What Is Evaluated in Planning
Scoring criteria and weight used for this genre ranking.
Feasibility
30.0%
This criterion is included to check Feasibility in the answer. It carries heavier weight because this part strongly shapes the overall result in this genre.
Completeness
20.0%
This criterion is included to check Completeness in the answer. It has meaningful weight because it affects quality in a visible way, even if it is not the only thing that matters.
Prioritization
20.0%
This criterion is included to check Prioritization in the answer. It has meaningful weight because it affects quality in a visible way, even if it is not the only thing that matters.
Specificity
20.0%
This criterion is included to check Specificity in the answer. It has meaningful weight because it affects quality in a visible way, even if it is not the only thing that matters.
Clarity
10.0%
This criterion is included to check Clarity in the answer. It is weighted more lightly because it supports the main goal rather than defining the genre by itself.
Recent tasks
Planning
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Planning
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Planning
Neighborhood Cleanup Day Action Plan
Create a comprehensive action plan to organize a neighborhood cleanup day. The plan should be a step-by-step guide for your small team of organizers, covering the four weeks leading up to the event. Your plan must include a detailed timeline of tasks, a budget breakdown, a strategy for recruiting at least 20 day-of volunteers, and a section on potential risks and their mitigation strategies.
Planning
Power Outage Recovery Plan for a Small Clinic
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Planning
Food Truck Launch Plan
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Planning
Emergency Office Relocation Plan Under Budget and Time Constraints
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