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Artificial Analysis@ArtificialAnlys · Oct 19, 2026 · Small multiples

AI search tool performance

Artificial Analysis's small multiples drew 988 views on X: 0.0x its typical post and #195 of 202 Artificial Analysis charts we track by views. Read Oct 20, 2026.

Time per Task includes search time and model time

Posted on X by @ArtificialAnlys (Artificial Analysis), Oct 19, 2026. Source: x.com

Why it spread

It spread mainly because it drew many quotes relative to its reach, with 1 quote against 988 views and 8 likes, and because it used an unusual small-multiples chart type, even though the account's typical likes are 19.

What worked

  • The post leads with a concrete comparison: 43.7s per task on auto mode with dynamic highlights versus 29.5s with standard highlights, a 48% slowdown.
  • It explains the cause in the same breath, noting fewer searches but higher latency per search at 3.27s versus 2.10s.
  • The small-multiples form and high self-labelling make the model time and search index comparison easy to scan, and the source line is shown.

What to borrow

We could frame our own chart post around one clear before-and-after comparison with the measured time and the reason behind it, then present it as small multiples with clear labels and a source line.

Careful

Do not over-read the spread: reposts and saves are 0, likes are 8 against a typical 19, and the quote rate is high but the absolute quote count is only 1, so treat this as a niche discussion trigger rather than broad reach.

Written by our analysis model from the measured numbers above, not by Artificial Analysis.

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How far did Artificial Analysis's "AI search tool performance" chart travel?

988 views, 8 likes, 0 reposts and 0 saves on X, read Oct 20, 2026. A normal post from @ArtificialAnlys gets about 32.6K views.

What kind of chart is it?

A small multiples. Model time and artificial analysis search index across AI tools.

Can I use Artificial Analysis's chart?

Use the format, not the picture. The chart, logo and design belong to Artificial Analysis. ViralChart redraws the chart type with your numbers and words, and credits the original publisher.