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Beam 1.0 501B A23B vs GPT-6 Astra

GPT-6 Astra leads Beam 1.0 501B A23B by 42.8 points on StealthMark, 74.7 to 31.9. It leads on all 9 benchmarks. GPT-6 Astra scores higher on Newton's Mirror, with its largest category advantage in reflections.

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Overall StealthMark

31.9/100Overall rank 42/53
74.7/100Overall rank 1/53

General Intelligence

30.9/100
73.4/100

Visual Intelligence

33.8/100
77.0/100

Reasoning efficiency

On every task, result quality and reasoning tokens are each compared with all measured models and weighed equally. Each dot is one model.

Single-step reasoning Result quality weighed against reasoning tokens on a single problem

Multi-step reasoning Result quality weighed against reasoning tokens across connected steps, as in agentic workflows

  • GPT-6 Astra

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Where each model leads

  • Beam 1.0 501B A23B
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DATASHEET

Specs and pricing

Beam 1.0 501B A23B is 50× cheaper per output token and runs 15× faster in our speed test. GPT-6 Astra scores higher on StealthMark. Both take about 1M tokens of context.

  • Beam 1.0 501B A23B
  • GPT-6 Astra
  • Other models
  • Median
PricePer 1M output tokens, input below
Beam 1.0 501B A23B: $150× cheaper$0.25 inputGPT-6 Astra: $50$10 input
Context windowTokens per request, max output below
Beam 1.0 501B A23B: 1MTied128K max outputGPT-6 Astra: 1.05MTied128K max output
Output speedTokens per second, our measurement
Beam 1.0 501B A23B: 97215× fastertokens/sGPT-6 Astra: 65tokens/s
SizeTotal and active parameters
Beam 1.0 501B A23B: 501B23.4B activeGPT-6 Astra: Not disclosed
Developer
Reflection AIOpenAI
Released
16 Oct 20263 Sep 2026
Origin
United StatesBoth
Input → output
Text → textText, image → text
Architecture
Sparse mixture-of-experts transformer; 52 layers (3 dense, 49 MoE), 256 experts with 8 selected per token; gated GQA and sliding-window attentionNot published

Full datasheets, every price and sourceBeam 1.0 501B A23B ↗GPT-6 Astra ↗

Anticipating threats and planning ahead. Collect coins while avoiding ghosts. Ghosts move before the player each turn, and collisions cost a life. 3 levels in sequence, up to 66 turns in total. Earlier moves and outcomes carry forward, testing learning across levels.

Beam 1.0 501B A23B 49.4/100Rank 18/47

Survived 1 of 3
Foresight: complete playing field
Level 39 ptsTurn 20 / 20

GPT-6 Astra 76.1/100Rank 2/47

Survived 3 of 3
Foresight: complete playing field
Level 318 ptsTurn 20 / 20

Points per level

LevelBeam 1.0 501B A23BGPT-6 Astra
Level 1Second Thoughts
18 ptsOut of lives
27 ptsSurvived
Level 2Pressure Pot
9 ptsOut of lives
11 ptsSurvived
Level 3Hide or Flight
9 ptsSurvived
18 ptsSurvived

Cooperative planning and learning from experience. Coordinate two robots to push numbered cores onto matching sockets. Pressure plates hold doors open; moving either robot uses one turn. 5 levels in sequence, up to 152 turns in total. Earlier moves and outcomes carry forward, testing learning across levels.

Beam 1.0 501B A23B 37.3/100Rank 29/48

Cleared 2 of 5
Latch: complete playing field
Level 55 ptsTurn 30 / 40

GPT-6 Astra 87.6/100Rank 1/48

Cleared 5 of 5
Latch: complete playing field
Level 520.6 ptsTurn 27 / 40

Points per level

LevelBeam 1.0 501B A23BGPT-6 Astra
Level 1Hold the door
5.2 ptsCleared
5.2 ptsCleared
Level 2Crossfeed
9.6 ptsCleared
10.2 ptsClearedFinished early · 1 beacon left
Level 3Relay vault
11.2 ptsFinished early
19.2 ptsCleared
Level 4Passing bay
3.6 ptsFinished early
18.2 ptsClearedFinished early · 3 beacons left
Level 5Second thoughts
5 ptsFinished early
20.6 ptsCleared

Newton's Mirror

Same task instructions

Physics, perspective and recursive reflections, tested together. Explore the test ↗

The judgment

Beam 1.0 501B A23B

Central object placement is fairly close, but the defining mirrored-room structure is missing. The paint colors suggest the required contact order without establishing their different interaction histories. The faint floor oval does not demonstrate valid reflection geometry, so it earns no reflection credit. Rounded volume and glossy paint provide limited material credit despite weak metallic finishes and oversized paint bodies.

GPT-6 Astra

Major placement and the visible contact sequence are convincing. Dense planar light repetition, recognizable spherical panel images and simplified nested sphere motifs provide useful optical structure. Missing outer chains, truncated distant sequences and incorrect bead-like belts still leave the recursive reflections substantially incomplete.

Score breakdown

CategoryBeam 1.0 501B A23BGPT-6 Astra
State at 600 ms20.5/2525.0/25
Camera and placement11.5/1515.0/15
Reflections2.0/12070.0/120
Materials and scale3.0/1010.0/10
Floor-damage reward0.0/100.0/10

Benchmark task

A spinning metal sphere and paint in a mirrored room test physical reasoning, perspective and consistency across repeated reflections.

Selfie

Different task instructions

Visual construction and creative interpretation.

The judgment

Beam 1.0 501B A23B

An appealing expression and warm palette support a coherent simple cartoon. The central polishing joke is not legible: the cloth is unresolved and the nose sits away from the fan. Pointed radial plates, uncertain limb attachments and weak ground contact limit construction, while restrained surface detail limits material richness.

GPT-6 Astra

The sixfold silhouette, pale coloring, outward heads and central hexagon closely match the brief. Fine scales and soft shading support rounded volume. However, several crossings have conspicuous rectangular seams and weak contact shadows, making the weave feel assembled. Small heads have limited anatomical definition, and the repetitive texture conveys less organic life than requested.

Score breakdown

CategoryBeam 1.0 501B A23BGPT-6 Astra
Task & likeness4.0/109.0/10
Anatomy & construction3.5/108.0/10
Space & placement5.5/107.5/10
Light & reflections5.5/107.0/10
Purposeful detail4.5/108.0/10
Artistry & character4.0/108.5/10
Materials & effects4.5/108.0/10
Visual integrity7.0/108.5/10

Benchmark task

Beam 1.0 501B A23B

A golden pangolin polishes its oversized amber tail while its nose smudges the same scale. The scene tests expressive anatomy, physical contact and contrasting translucent, polished and soft materials.

GPT-6 Astra

A pale serpent woven into an interlocking knot tests connected anatomy, repeated structure and readable overlaps. Organic surface detail must work with the overall geometry.

Mona Lisa

Different task instructions

Precise visual recall and portrait reconstruction.

The judgment

Beam 1.0 501B A23B

The candidate shows a faint warm oval against an almost entirely black field. Minimal placement and smooth tonal variation are visible, but the portrait, anatomy, crossed hands and landscape remain unreadable. The saved comparisons provide no specific evidence supporting a change to the baseline categories.

GPT-6 Astra

The crossed hands, restrained smile, dark clothing and hazy landscape clearly recall the Mona Lisa. Replication is limited by the frontal, elongated face, schematic eyes and stiff fingers. Soft shading gives basic volume, but broad garment shapes and angular scenery lack the original’s nuanced depth and painterly transitions. The frame and composition are controlled; surface grain adds texture without resolving the simplified drawing.

Score breakdown

CategoryBeam 1.0 501B A23BGPT-6 Astra
Task & likeness0.0/106.5/10
Anatomy & construction0.0/106.5/10
Space & placement0.0/106.5/10
Light & reflections0.5/106.5/10
Purposeful detail0.0/106.5/10
Artistry & character0.0/107.0/10
Materials & effects0.0/107.0/10
Visual integrity0.0/107.5/10

Benchmark task

An SVG interpretation of the Mona Lisa tests facial likeness, anatomy and the composition of a familiar portrait.

Beach

Different task instructions

Creativity, perspective and visual beauty.

The judgment

Beam 1.0 501B A23B

A coherent, cheerful beach illustration fulfills the main subjects with clean shapes and a strong sunset focal point. Its basic geometric construction, ambiguous animal anatomy, shallow depth and schematic lighting limit its accomplishment. Decorative details provide interest without developing intricate forms or convincing physical surfaces.

GPT-6 Astra

A richly composed sunset beach illustration with cohesive peach, mauve and teal colors. Sweeping palm fronds, a scalloped umbrella and curved shorelines frame the sun and its aligned reflection. Distinct animal silhouettes and carefully distributed beach details reward inspection. Simplified human and dog anatomy, slight dolphin splash cues and inconsistent equipment shadows limit physical conviction.

Score breakdown

CategoryBeam 1.0 501B A23BGPT-6 Astra
Task & likeness7.0/109.0/10
Anatomy & construction5.0/107.5/10
Space & placement6.0/108.5/10
Light & reflections5.0/107.5/10
Purposeful detail5.5/108.5/10
Artistry & character4.0/108.5/10
Materials & effects5.0/107.5/10
Visual integrity5.0/107.5/10

Benchmark task

A busy shoreline at sunset tests scene composition, animal forms and the relationship between light and water reflections.

Ground Truth

Different task instructions

Physical reasoning, light and visual reconstruction.

The judgment

Beam 1.0 501B A23B

This benchmark has not been assessed yet.

GPT-6 Astra

This benchmark has not been assessed yet.

Benchmark task

A plank, computer mouse and blueberry in a steel room test physical stability, spatial relationships, materials and lighting.

Raccoon

Different task instructions

Scene composition and interacting subjects.

The judgment

Beam 1.0 501B A23B

A cheerful, readable illustration with recognizable animals, expressive faces and useful accessories. Simple rounded construction limits complexity, while ambiguous steering attachments and weak hull-to-water contact reduce physical coherence. Lighting and surface effects establish the setting without convincing environmental interaction.

GPT-6 Astra

Expressive animals, a balanced sunset composition and sweeping wake make an appealing illustration. The raccoon rides the dog's back, and the dog's connected foreleg reaches the controls. The compact steering assembly and layered paws are less clearly constructed. Lighting remains mostly flat, with little shadow or sun reflection. Clean contours and purposeful details support strong illustrative execution.

Score breakdown

CategoryBeam 1.0 501B A23BGPT-6 Astra
Task & likeness5.0/108.5/10
Anatomy & construction3.5/107.5/10
Space & placement5.5/108.0/10
Light & reflections4.0/106.5/10
Purposeful detail6.5/108.0/10
Artistry & character3.5/107.5/10
Materials & effects5.0/108.0/10
Visual integrity6.5/108.5/10

Benchmark task

A jet-ski scene pairs a canine driver with a raccoon passenger. It tests the placement and contact of interacting subjects, along with vehicle construction.

Pelican

Different task instructions

Subject construction and spatial relationships.

The judgment

Beam 1.0 501B A23B

A cheerful, clearly readable pelican-and-bicycle illustration with clean contours and balanced composition. Simple geometric construction limits artistic complexity, while ambiguous neck and steering overlaps, merged pedal contacts and an incomplete drivetrain weaken physical coherence.

GPT-6 Astra

The pelican's long bill, flowing scarf and warm coastal palette create a charming, balanced illustration. Wheels, spokes and frame are largely coherent, but neither wing reaches the handlebars, and the rear leg's pedal contact is unclear. Flat lighting and simplified surfaces limit depth despite clean outlines and attractive feather detail.

Score breakdown

CategoryBeam 1.0 501B A23BGPT-6 Astra
Task & likeness5.5/108.0/10
Anatomy & construction4.5/107.0/10
Space & placement5.0/107.5/10
Light & reflections4.0/107.0/10
Purposeful detail4.0/108.0/10
Artistry & character4.0/108.0/10
Materials & effects4.0/107.5/10
Visual integrity5.5/108.0/10

Benchmark task

A cycling pelican tests anatomy, riding posture and contact between the bird and the bicycle.