** The article discusses the challenges of evaluating large language models (LLMs) in production, as traditional metrics fail to capture their nuanced capabilities. To address this, seven key LLM benchmark categories have been identified, including General Language Understanding, Knowledge and Factuality, Reasoning and Problem-Solving, Coding, Safety, Multimodal, and Industry-Specific benchmarks. These benchmarks evaluate models' performance across various tasks and capabilities, such as language comprehension, factual accuracy, logical reasoning, programming skills, safety, cross-format understanding, and domain-specific knowledge. The article highlights the importance of developing robust evaluation frameworks tailored to an organization's needs, as LLMs are increasingly being deployed in high-stakes industries like healthcare, finance, and law. By leveraging these benchmarks, organizations can build more reliable, effective, and trustworthy AI applications that meet specific industry standards and safety requirements.