Is Level 8 a good chimp test score?
A Level 8 chimp test score lands squarely in the Fast tier — meaningfully above the typical adult. You are in the top quartile of test-takers and ahead of most people on their first attempt. Level 8 is the canonical Fast threshold for chimp test score performance. Against the standard benchmarks, your Level 8 score is 2 levels past the Elite cutoff (Level 10), exactly at the Fast cutoff (Level 8), and 2 levels ahead of the Average cutoff (Level 6). The neighboring indexed buckets are Level 6 (Average) and Level 10 (Elite). Take the Chimp Test to see how your live performance compares.
Where Level 8 falls
- Your score
- Level 8
- Tier
- Fast
- Elite threshold
- Level 10
- Fast threshold
- Level 8
- Average threshold
- Level 6
Nearby scores
Frequently asked questions
Is Level 8 a good chimp test score?
Yes — Level 8 is in the Fast tier, comfortably above the average band (Level 6). Most untrained adults would not hit this on a typical attempt.
How does Level 8 compare to the average?
The Average threshold on the Chimp Test is Level 6. Your Level 8 is in the Fast band relative to that. Elite performers cross Level 10; Fast performers cross Level 8.
How can someone push past Level 8?
Consistent practice — same environment, same time of day, same input device — is the biggest lever. Take the Chimp Test a few times per week, sleep well, and watch how your score drifts toward the Fast (Level 8) and Elite (Level 10) thresholds over a few weeks.