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What is a Reasoning Model?

Extended thinking and chain-of-thought in modern LLMs.

What is a reasoning model?

Reasoning models are LLMs trained to think step-by-step before answering. Models like OpenAI's o1/o3 and Claude's extended thinking spend more compute on complex problems, improving accuracy on math, coding, and logic tasks.

Key Reasoning Models (2025-2026)

  • OpenAI o3: Latest reasoning model with improved accuracy
  • Claude 4 Extended: Anthropic's extended thinking mode
  • Gemini 3 Deep: Google's reasoning-focused variant

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