agents benchmark
KernelGen 1P
KernelGen 1P is an OpenAI AI-self-improvement evaluation that measures whether models can write and optimize compute kernels, part of the suite tracking progress toward accelerating internal research.
Updated Aug 11, 2026
Models3
Model coverage3
MetricScore
EvidenceB
KernelGen 1P Ranking
Higher score ranks better on this benchmark.
| 1 | OP | 61.1% | 100.0% | 3 | C | |
| 2 | OP | 49.2% | 50.0% | 3 | C | |
| 3 | OP | 22.4% | 0.0% | 3 | C |
KernelGen 1P Score Distribution
A closer view of the leading scores on this benchmark.
KernelGen 1P Highlights
The leading models and scores on this benchmark.
What is KernelGen 1P?
What KernelGen 1P measures and how its scores work.
KernelGen 1P is an OpenAI AI-self-improvement evaluation that measures whether models can write and optimize compute kernels, part of the suite tracking progress toward accelerating internal research.
Scores are shown in ratio. This benchmark is not independently verified and has an evidence level of B.
- Family
- KernelGen 1P
- Modality
- text
- Primary category
- agents
- Score direction
- higher
- LLMBoard eligible
- Yes
- Evaluation key
- kernelgen-1p|llm-stats-current
Benchmark scores retain their original unit. Overall score eligibility is shown separately.
FAQ
Common questions about KernelGen 1P.
Which model scores highest on KernelGen 1P?
GPT-5.6 Sol is currently ranked first with 61.1%.
What does KernelGen 1P measure?
KernelGen 1P is an OpenAI AI-self-improvement evaluation that measures whether models can write and optimize compute kernels, part of the suite tracking progress toward accelerating internal research.
Is a higher score better?
Yes. Higher values rank better for this benchmark.
How many models are compared?
3 model results are currently shown.
Does this benchmark affect the overall score?
Yes. This benchmark can contribute to the current LLMBoard capability score.