VERIFIEDOct 132026
Is Molmo 2 8B state of the art?
No.Best current rank is #97 in Vision.
As of Oct 13, 2026, Molmo 2 8B from allenai. Best current rank is #97 in Vision. Ranked #97 in Vision.
Why
The ruling, in plain English
Ranked #97 in Vision.
Receipts
Evidence
| Source | Score | Date | Type | Receipt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LMArena Vision (style-controlled) molmo-2-8b | 1112.0532679002245 1092.3–1131.8 | 2026-10-09 | INDEP. | snap_5ff3212b7c94 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | #97 in this category | Ranked #97 in Vision. |