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Are LLM Performance Benchmarks Reliable? — Ashok Chandrasekar & Jason Kramberger, Google

Sep 19, 2026 · 0:16:07
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  • LLM benchmark harnesses can be unreliable, underreporting actual query rates.
  • Python's GIL limits single-process harnesses, causing CPU-bound performance caps.
  • Client thrashing can artificially inflate measured latency.

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