Guide · Updated October 2026

How Accurate Are AI Aptitude Test Solvers?

Seven questions to ask about any accuracy claim, and what ReasonEra's published figures do and do not show.

The short answer

Treat any single accuracy number with caution. A useful claim states the question types, the sample size, where the items came from, how it was tested, the date and whether anyone independent checked it. ReasonEra reports 98%+ on Matrigma-style matrices and published a benchmark with category ranges; those are its own figures and have not been independently verified.

Seven questions to ask about any accuracy claim

QuestionWhy it matters
Which question types does it cover?An overall score can hide weak categories
How many items were tested?Small samples give unreliable percentages
Where did the items come from?Public analogous items are safer than proprietary ones; made-up easy items inflate scores
How was it tested?Blind testing with identical inputs avoids bias
Which models were compared?Old versions make a comparison look better than it is
When was it measured?Models change quickly, so a date is essential
Did anyone independent check it?Self-reported figures are a starting point, not proof

What ReasonEra has published

Category in the benchmarkGeneral models testedSpecialised models
Dynamic and game-based reasoning (Aon, Arctic Shores style)43–64%92–97%
Advanced matrix reasoning (Raven's, Matrigma, Alva Labs style)51–76%96–99%
Deductive and verification logic (SHL, Talent Q style)54–77%94–97%

These numbers come from ReasonEra's own benchmark of 30 November 2025. It used 500+ analogous public items from 15 providers, with blind testing, identical inputs and no proprietary items. The general models (GPT-4o, Claude Opus 4.5, Gemini 2.0 Pro, GPT-o1, Grok 2) were the versions available then and have since been updated. No independent party has verified the results. Read the benchmark.

ReasonEra also reports 98%+ accuracy on Matrigma-style matrices.

What those figures do not show

Why we show limits

Accuracy below 100% is expected. An explanation that looks wrong is worth checking, and a tool that shows its reasoning lets you do that. Be wary of any claim of perfect accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is ReasonEra?

ReasonEra reports 98%+ accuracy on Matrigma-style matrices, and its published benchmark reported 92–99% for specialised models across dynamic, matrix and deductive categories. These are ReasonEra's own figures from 2025 and have not been independently verified.

Can I trust an accuracy percentage from the tool's own website?

Treat it as a starting point. Look for question types, sample size, item sources, method and date, and test the tool on your own questions.

Why do AI solvers get questions wrong?

Blurry images, ambiguous puzzles, fast-moving game elements and misread details can all cause errors.

What accuracy do human test-takers reach?

ReasonEra's benchmark cited roughly 85–95% for 99th-percentile humans on advanced matrix items. This is a figure from that write-up, not an independent source.

Will ReasonEra update its benchmark?

Models change quickly, so any benchmark is dated. Check the date on every accuracy claim, including ours.

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Sources and notes. Accuracy numbers here are taken from ReasonEra's November 2025 benchmark and have not been independently checked. The examples are original to this page, not real test items. Send corrections to info@reasonera.com. No test publisher mentioned is affiliated with ReasonEra.