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SWE-2

SWE-2 is a Cognition proprietary model, released 10 Sept 2026. It is not yet ranked: 1 independent result so far, and the index needs at least five across two categories. Last measured 10 Sept 2026.

Blended price
Output speed
First answer
Context
Full answer
Cost per run
Released
10 Sept 2026
How it scores by categoryDashed line = average model (50). One step of 15 = one standard deviation.
  1. Coding67

Versions

Cognition has shipped 3 models under this name. Each is ranked on its own results; a newer version often has fewer results so far, which holds its index nearer the average until more arrive.

ModelReleasedIndexRank
NewSWE-2maxthis page10 Sept 2026
SWE-1.78 Jul 2026
SWE-1.67 Apr 2026

Benchmark results

One column per reasoning effort. Rank is among every configuration of every model on that benchmark. Hover a score for the run it came from.

Coding

BenchmarkmaxSource
FrontierCode50.0%#5Cognition

Where it wins

Benchmarks where this configuration ranks in the top five of every configuration measured.

See also

Data as of 22 Sept 2026. Compare with another model.

Cite as: BenchLeader, “SWE-2: benchmarks, pricing, speed and rank”, https://www.benchleader.com/models/swe-2, data as of 22 Sept 2026.