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Claude Opus 4.1 vs Kimi K2

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

Kimi K2 · Much Better

DEEP

Rounds

0 - 3

Final Score

162,650

Tokens

$1.63

Cost

Onboarding R3

Mode

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Round 1 of 2

Round Context

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Logic Chain

Root

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

Step 2

Field of degree / Occupational Outlook Handbook: / U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Question

Using the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, identify the specific occupation group that encompasses professionals who design computer applications as well as those who identify and report defects in them. Next, locate the profile for the management-level occupation described as planning, coordinating, and directing computer-related activities, which explicitly requires '5 years or more' of related work experience. Provide a summary comparing these two occupational profiles in terms of their 2024 Median Pay, the projected numeric Employment Change for the 2024–34 decade, and the Job Outlook growth percentage. Finally, name the specific 'Field of Degree' category listed in the handbook that is most relevant to the academic background for these positions.

Answer length: 200-300 words.

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Depth checklist

Identify Entity 1: Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers (based on design + defect reporting duties)
Identify Entity 2: Computer and Information Systems Managers (based on planning duties + 5 years experience requirement)

Width checklist

Software Developers/QA Group 2024 Median Pay: $131,450
Software Developers/QA Group Employment Change (2024–34): 287,900
Software Developers/QA Group Job Outlook: 15% (Much faster than average)
Computer and Information Systems Managers 2024 Median Pay: $171,200
Computer and Information Systems Managers Employment Change (2024–34): 101,600
Computer and Information Systems Managers Job Outlook: 15% (Much faster than average)
Field of Degree Category: Computer and information technology

Examiner rationale

The question is 'Deep' because it masks the specific job titles, requiring the agent to infer the correct OOH profiles based on functional descriptions (designing vs. planning) and specific constraints (reporting defects, 5+ years experience). It is 'Wide' because answering fully requires retrieving and aligning specific statistical data (Pay, Change, Outlook) from two separate occupational profiles and connecting them to a broader 'Field of Degree' category found in a third section of the source material.

Judgment

Better

WIDE

Score 0 - 1

First, both agents passed the Deep Logic check by correctly identifying the two specific occupation groups ('Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers' and 'Computer and Information Systems Managers') and the Field of Degree. However, both agents failed the Wide Aggregation check regarding the numerical data. The prompt provided a specific Ground Truth Checklist for '2024 Median Pay' and '2024-34' projections. Both agents provided numbers that deviated significantly from this checklist (likely retrieving older 2022 or 2023 data instead). Since both failed the specific accuracy test equally, the decision rests on User Experience. Agent B is the clear winner on presentation. It used bold headers and a distinct 'Comparative Summary' section, making the data much easier to scan than Agent A's dense block of text. Agent B also provided a specific citation for the Field of Degree, enhancing its groundedness.

Evolution step

Determining Next Step...

WINNER is B. Targeting Loser Failure: WIDE.

Action: Wide+1 (Increase Context Width)

Claude Opus 4.1

Anthropic

25.3s

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook classifies professionals who design computer applications and identify defects under "Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers" [1]. The management-level occupation that plans, coordinates, and directs computer-related activities requiring 5 years or more of experience is "Computer and Information Systems Managers" [2]. Comparing these two occupational profiles reveals significant differences in compensation and growth projections. Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers have a 2024 median pay of $130,160 per year ($62.58 per hour) [1]. In contrast, Computer and Information Systems Managers earn substantially more with a 2024 median pay of $169,510 annually ($81.50 per hour) [2]. For employment projections during the 2024-34 decade, Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers are expected to see an addition of 221,300 jobs [1]. Computer and Information Systems Managers will experience more modest growth with 46,900 new positions projected [2]. The job outlook growth percentage shows Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers growing at 17%, significantly faster than the average for all occupations [1]. Computer and Information Systems Managers have an 8% growth rate, which is also faster than average but less robust than the developer category [2]. The Field of Degree category most relevant to both occupations is "Computer and Information Technology," which encompasses the educational backgrounds typically required for these positions, including computer science, information technology, software engineering, and related technical disciplines [1][2]. ## References [1] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2024). Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers. Occupational Outlook Handbook. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm [2] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2024). Computer and Information Systems Managers. Occupational Outlook Handbook. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm

Kimi K2

Moonshot AI

15.3s

The occupation group encompassing professionals who design computer applications and identify defects is **Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers** [1]. The management-level position requiring five or more years of experience is **Computer and Information Systems Managers** [2]. **Comparative Summary:** For Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers, the 2024 median annual wage was $130,160 [1]. The profession is projected to add 303,800 new jobs from 2024–34, representing 17% growth [1]. Computer and Information Systems Managers had a 2024 median annual salary of $175,670 [2]. This role is expected to gain 46,600 positions during the same decade, with 12% growth [2]. While managers earn significantly higher median pay, the developer/tester group faces substantially larger numeric job growth. **Relevant Field of Degree:** The specific "Field of Degree" category most applicable to both occupations is **Computer and Information Technology** [3]. ## References [1] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers, Pay and Job Outlook. [2] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Computer and Information Systems Managers, Pay, Job Outlook, and How to Become One. [3] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Field of Degree: Computer and Information Technology.