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Gemini 3.1 Pro vs Sonar Pro

tree_0016 · Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Sonar Pro · Much Better

BOTH

Rounds

0 - 3

Final Score

291,814

Tokens

$2.92

Cost

Onboarding R1

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Round 1 of 4

Round Context

Depth 2Width 2Drill down

Logic Chain

Root

Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers / Occupational Outlook Handbook: / U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Step 2

Computer and Information Technology Occupations / Occupational Outlook Handbook: / U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Question

Identify the two U.S. occupations that are projected to grow 15 percent from 2024 to 2034, typically require a bachelor’s degree for entry, and have median annual wages above $130,000 in 2024—one primarily focused on designing software applications and testing programs, and the other responsible for planning and directing computer-related activities within organizations. For each occupation, report the 2024 median annual wage, the projected employment growth rate for 2024–2034, the average number of annual openings over the decade, the number of jobs in 2024, and any stated work experience requirements.

Answer length: 200-300 words.

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Depth checklist

Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers — Identified by role designing applications/testing programs + 15% growth + bachelor’s entry + wage above $130k
Computer and Information Systems Managers — Identified by role planning/directing computer-related activities + 15% growth + bachelor’s entry + wage above $130k

Width checklist

Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers — 2024 median annual wage ($131,450 overall; developers $133,080; QA analysts/testers $102,610 acceptable if clarified appropriately)
Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers — 15% growth (2024–2034)
Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers — About 129,200 annual openings
Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers — 1,895,500 jobs in 2024
Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers — No related work experience required
Computer and Information Systems Managers — 2024 median annual wage ($171,200)
Computer and Information Systems Managers — 15% growth (2024–2034)
Computer and Information Systems Managers — About 55,600 annual openings
Computer and Information Systems Managers — 667,100 jobs in 2024
Computer and Information Systems Managers — 5 years or more related work experience required

Examiner rationale

The question uses shared growth rate, education level, and wage thresholds to logically narrow the field (Deep reasoning), while masking the occupation names behind functional descriptions. It then requires aggregating multiple data points—wages, growth, openings, employment totals, and experience requirements—for both occupations (Wide aggregation), ensuring the respondent must consult and synthesize information across two separate occupational profiles.

Judgment

Better

DEEP

Score 0 - 1

First, Deep Logic: Agent A provided no response, so it failed to identify any entities. Agent B correctly identified the two required occupations (Software Developers and Computer and Information Systems Managers) matching the role descriptions and growth criteria. Width/Completeness: Agent B addressed all required sub-points (median wage, growth rate, annual openings, 2024 jobs, work experience). However, multiple numerical values (wages, job counts, and annual openings) do not match the ground truth, indicating several WIDE inaccuracies. Growth rates and experience requirements were correct. Agent A failed entirely on completeness. User Experience & Presentation: Agent B used clear formatting, bold headers, structured paragraphs, and included references. It is readable and directly answers the query within the word limit. Agent A provided no usable output. Because Agent B contains factual errors, it cannot receive MUCH_BETTER. However, since Agent A failed completely (DEEP failure), Agent B is clearly superior overall.

Evolution step

Determining Next Step...

WINNER is B. Targeting Loser Failure: DEEP.

Action: Deep+1 (Drill Down)

Descended to: 'Data for Occupations Not Covered in Detail / Occupational Outlook Handbook: / U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics'

Gemini 3.1 Pro

Google

111.2s

Error: No response from API.

Sonar Pro

Perplexity

5.5s

**Software developers** design software applications and test programs. They typically require a **bachelor’s degree** for entry, with **no related work experience** stated as necessary. In 2024, the median annual wage is **$130,160**; employment is projected to grow **15%** from 2024 to 2034 (above the 3.1% average); there are **1,692,100** jobs in 2024; and average annual openings are **140,100**[3][6][7]. **Computer and information systems managers** plan and direct computer-related activities within organizations. They typically require a **bachelor’s degree** for entry, plus **5 years or more** of related work experience. In 2024, the median annual wage is **$169,510**; employment is projected to grow **15%** from 2024 to 2034; there are **611,200** jobs in 2024; and average annual openings are **47,200**[3][6][7]. These projections come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2024-2034 report, emphasizing demand in computer and mathematical occupations (+10.1% overall). Software developers' growth stems from mobile app and enterprise system needs, while managers' reflects AI and cybersecurity expansion. Both exceed $130,000 median pay and 15% growth criteria among degree-requiring roles[3][6]. (Word count: 248) ## References [1] Times of India article on BLS projections. [3] BLS Employment Projections PDF (2024-2034). [6] BLS Fastest Growing Occupations page. [7] BLS Employment Projections Summary.