I Re-Ran My “Real World” AI Test with Gemini 3, GPT-5.1, and Llama 4, and The Hierarchy Just Shattered
Last Updated on November 25, 2025 by Editorial Team
Author(s): Manash Pratim
Originally published on Towards AI.
Stop using the models you loved in early 2025. They are already fossils.
A few days ago, I posted a comparison that went viral. I pitted GPT-5 against Claude 3.7 and Gemini 2.5. I thought I was being thorough.
The article discusses the shifting landscape of AI models, particularly focusing on recent advancements in prominent models like Gemini 3, GPT-5.1, and Claude 4.5. The author recounts their experience of retesting various AI models, finding that the emotional and performance gaps have narrowed significantly, with models now specializing in distinct tasks. Each model is evaluated on real-world coding and reasoning challenges, highlighting their unique strengths, limitations, and evolving capabilities as AI continues to advance quickly.
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