The Superhero Database Classification number, or SHDB Class, is a number that represents the overall 'power' of a character. All traits of a character are used for calculating the Classification.
What it DOESN'T mean
This doesn't mean that a higher class would always beat a lower class character. But the bigger the difference in Class is, the more obvious it is who'll win in a fight.
How is this calculated
( INT^1.3 + (STR*0.5 )^2 + (SPE*0.5)^2 + DUR^1.6 + (POW + (SPS*SPL))^2 + COM^1.8 ) ^ TIER
Super Power Score and Level
Every Super Power has a score (SPS) that is used to calculate the Class. Each Super Power also has 3 levels (SPL). The level is set when connecting that Super Power to a character. The level determines the final score, of the Super Power, being used in the calculation.
Lex Luthor is alot Smarter than Hulk and Unlike Superman, Hulk has been Outsmarted by Reed Richards, Loki, and Plenty of others,
Atom can go Inside Hulk's Brain pretty easily and Destroy the Brain
Black Lightning's Electricity can Provide enough Distractions for Hulk
Red Tornado's Winds can blow and Provide Enough Distractions for Hulk
Mera can do the same as Black Lightning and Red Tornado but with her Water Ability
Deadman could Possibly Possess Hulk's Body
Firestorm can Manipulate Nuclear Energy which Includes Gamma Energy
Citizen Steel is the only one who doesn't provide anything but He can Hold his own against Hulk
Hulk is Impressive, don't get me wrong, but He's so outmatched here