VERIFIEDOct 142026
Is Granite 4.2 30B state of the art?
No.Best current rank is #115 in Factuality.
As of Oct 14, 2026, Granite 4.2 30B from ibm. Best current rank is #115 in Factuality. Ranked #115 in Factuality.
Why
The ruling, in plain English
Ranked #115 in Factuality.
Receipts
Evidence
| Source | Score | Date | Type | Receipt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LMArena Text factuality granite-4.2-30b | 1375.4319717406606 1366.4–1384.5 | 2026-10-13 | INDEP. | snap_af980e7d8ae9 |
Reign history
Where it sits in the succession
No closed or open crown interval includes this model.
Honest about the gaps
Where it is not the crown
| Category | This model | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Factuality | #115 in this category | Ranked #115 in Factuality. |