VERIFIEDOct 142026
Is Granite 4.2 3B state of the art?
No.Best current rank is #128 in Factuality.
As of Oct 14, 2026, Granite 4.2 3B from ibm. Best current rank is #128 in Factuality. Ranked #128 in Factuality.
Why
The ruling, in plain English
Ranked #128 in Factuality.
Receipts
Evidence
| Source | Score | Date | Type | Receipt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LMArena Text factuality granite-4.2-3b | 1324.3469617524363 1314.4–1334.3 | 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 | #128 in this category | Ranked #128 in Factuality. |