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DeepSearchQA

Metric: F1 (higher is better)Introduced: 2026

Search-oriented question answering benchmark reported in StepFun's Step 3.7 Flash launch materials.

Models ranked

3

tracked on this benchmark

Score band

95.0 – 74.6

best → lowest tracked

Snapshot trend

-18.22

May 29 → Aug 10 · 1 models

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Tracked models ranked by F1 (higher is better).

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#Model variant and provenanceScore
1
Kimi K3
Version: DeepSearchQA F1; max reasoning effortHarness: Not recordedEvaluator: Not recordedObserved: Jul 16, 2026Confidence: Not recordedSource

Notes: Model variant: Kimi K3 (max reasoning effort). Benchmark variant: DeepSearchQA F1. Harness/evaluator not disclosed by Moonshot. Source posture: Moonshot/Kimi self-reported launch table; confidence: medium because the value is vendor-reported and not independently reproduced. Recommended seed value: 95.

95.0
2
Step 3.7 Flash
Version: Not recordedHarness: Not recordedEvaluator: Not recordedObserved: May 29, 2026Confidence: Not recordedSource
92.8
3
Muse Glimmer

Configuration: High Reasoning

Version: DeepSearch QAHarness: Not recordedEvaluator: Not recordedObserved: Aug 10, 2026Confidence: Not recordedSource
74.6

How to read this benchmark

This benchmark scores models where higher is better. Use scores for directional filtering and shortlisting, not universal quality ranking; then validate pricing, context window, provider availability, and fit for your workload.

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Last reviewed: May 29, 2026

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