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Claude Opus 5.5 vs Claude Sonnet 5.5

Claude Opus 5.5 scores 3.3 points higher overall (66.0 vs 62.7). Claude Opus 5.5 leads General Intelligence; Claude Sonnet 5.5 leads Visual Intelligence. Claude Opus 5.5 scores higher on Newton's Mirror, with its largest category advantage in reflections.

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Overall StealthMark

66.0/100
62.7/100

General Intelligence

55.3/100
45.2/100

Visual Intelligence

74.5/100
76.1/100

Newton's Mirror

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

Claude Opus 5.552.5/100

Claude Opus 5.5: Newton's Mirror SVG benchmark
Researcher observations

Open lateral sightlines, first reflected silhouettes and near-field planar panel placement are convincing. Missing outer chains, truncated repetitions and absent nested spherical room and emitter imagery remain the main weaknesses.

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Claude Sonnet 5.540.8/100

Claude Sonnet 5.5: Newton's Mirror SVG benchmark
Researcher observations

The near-field silhouettes, broad perspective and paint contact order are recognizable. Missing outer chains, truncated repetitions and absent ordered imagery within the main and reflected spheres substantially limit the reflection system. Sparse spherical highlights leave much of the curved room and emitter mapping unsupported, despite some plausible planar light sequences.

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Compare category scores
CategoryClaude Opus 5.5Claude Sonnet 5.5
State at 600 ms25.0/2525.0/25
Camera and placement15.0/1515.0/15
Reflections46.5/12023.5/120
Materials and scale8.0/1010.0/10
Floor-damage reward0.0/100.0/10

Selfie

Same prompt

Claude Opus 5.578.3/100

Claude Opus 5.5: Selfie SVG benchmark
Researcher observations

The centered coral squid has a friendly, restrained expression and a balanced radial silhouette within a cream arch. Smooth curves and soft shading give it an appealing matte finish. The mantle is more elongated than compact, the upper arms are visually ambiguous, and the two hanging tentacles read somewhat like legs. Clean execution supports a strong stylized illustration.

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Claude Sonnet 5.579.0/100

Claude Sonnet 5.5: Selfie SVG benchmark
Researcher observations

The centered coral squid has a friendly, composed expression and a balanced flower-like silhouette. Eight thick arms and two slender tentacles remain visibly connected, with no inverted parts. The mantle is elongated rather than compact, and the arm spacing is uneven. Soft shading gives volume, but dense stippling weakens the requested smooth matte finish; the broad background halo makes depth less precise.

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Compare category scores
CategoryClaude Opus 5.5Claude Sonnet 5.5
Prompt & likeness8.0/108.0/10
Anatomy & construction7.5/108.0/10
Space & placement8.0/108.0/10
Light & reflections7.5/107.5/10
Purposeful detail7.5/107.5/10
Artistry & character8.0/108.0/10
Materials & effects7.5/107.0/10
Visual integrity8.5/108.5/10

Beach

Same prompt

Claude Opus 5.578.0/100

Claude Opus 5.5: Beach SVG benchmark
Researcher observations

A lively, well-composed beach illustration with rich sunset colors, recognizable animals and appealing accessories. The sun reflection establishes a strong central focus. Clean silhouettes and small details reward inspection, though simplified animal construction, uneven contact shadows and mostly flat materials limit depth and realism.

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Create an SVG of a amazing beach scene. Sunset, animals, fun, birds, reflections Make it a masterpiece, no tools allowed

Claude Sonnet 5.582.3/100

Claude Sonnet 5.5: Beach SVG benchmark
Researcher observations

A richly designed beach illustration combines radiant sunset bands, intricate palm fans and playful silhouettes within a cohesive purple, coral and turquoise palette. Carefully varied accessories reward close inspection, while overlapping foreground forms and shoreline layers organize the abundant activity. Dense palm strokes compete with focal subjects; animal anatomy, relative scales and reflected silhouettes remain simplified.

Exact prompt

Create an SVG of a amazing beach scene. Sunset, animals, fun, birds, reflections Make it a masterpiece, no tools allowed

Compare category scores
CategoryClaude Opus 5.5Claude Sonnet 5.5
Prompt & likeness8.5/109.0/10
Anatomy & construction7.5/107.0/10
Space & placement7.0/108.5/10
Light & reflections8.0/107.5/10
Purposeful detail8.0/109.0/10
Artistry & character8.0/109.5/10
Materials & effects6.5/107.5/10
Visual integrity8.5/107.5/10

Mona Lisa

Different prompts

Claude Opus 5.564.8/100

Claude Opus 5.5: Mona Lisa SVG benchmark
Researcher observations

The portrait preserves the recognizable composition, dark veil, folded hands and distant landscape. Replication is limited by the elongated face and neck, conspicuous eyes and simplified smile. Hands remain connected but their rounded fingers and wrists lack convincing anatomy. Restrained colors create cohesion; shallow modeling and pervasive mottling weaken volume and painterly subtlety.

Exact prompt

Replicate mona-lisa as SVG Make it a masterpiece, no tools allowed

Claude Sonnet 5.563.8/100

Claude Sonnet 5.5: Mona Lisa SVG benchmark
Researcher observations

The crossed hands, dark dress, restrained smile and winding landscape clearly recall the Mona Lisa. Replication is limited by the frontal symmetry, wide eyes, elongated neck and flattened fingers. Soft facial shading provides volume, but heavy darkness and pervasive crackle obscure forms. The composition is coherent; the landscape and fabric remain visibly schematic.

Exact prompt

Replicate mona-lisa as SVG Make it a masterpiece, no tools allowed

Compare category scores
CategoryClaude Opus 5.5Claude Sonnet 5.5
Prompt & likeness7.0/107.0/10
Anatomy & construction6.0/106.0/10
Space & placement6.5/106.5/10
Light & reflections6.0/106.5/10
Purposeful detail6.5/106.0/10
Artistry & character6.5/106.5/10
Materials & effects6.5/105.5/10
Visual integrity7.0/106.5/10

Raccoon

Same prompt

Claude Opus 5.575.0/100

Claude Opus 5.5: Raccoon SVG benchmark
Researcher observations

The masked raccoon clearly rides the dog's back, and the dog's forward paw reaches the steering grip. Expressive faces, vivid colors and sweeping wakes create an appealing illustration. Connected limbs remain schematic, as does the small steering assembly. The broad hull and flat foam weaken water contact; the glowing sun lacks a corresponding reflection or convincing cast shadows.

Exact prompt

Generate an SVG: A raccoon sits on a dog's back while the dog steers a jet ski Make it a masterpiece, no tools allowed

Claude Sonnet 5.576.3/100

Claude Sonnet 5.5: Raccoon SVG benchmark
Researcher observations

The raccoon clearly rides on the dog's back while the dog grips the jet ski controls. Expressive faces, vivid colors and a sweeping wake make the scene appealing. Visible limbs connect coherently, but overlapping steering paws and an indistinct control mounting weaken construction. Flat character lighting and simplified water limit depth and material realism.

Exact prompt

Generate an SVG: A raccoon sits on a dog's back while the dog steers a jet ski Make it a masterpiece, no tools allowed

Compare category scores
CategoryClaude Opus 5.5Claude Sonnet 5.5
Prompt & likeness8.5/108.5/10
Anatomy & construction7.0/107.0/10
Space & placement7.5/107.5/10
Light & reflections6.0/106.5/10
Purposeful detail7.5/108.0/10
Artistry & character8.0/108.0/10
Materials & effects7.0/107.5/10
Visual integrity8.0/108.0/10

Pelican

Benchmax control

Outside General and Visual Intelligence.

Claude Opus 5.572.5/100

Claude Opus 5.5: Pelican SVG benchmark
Researcher observations

The recognizable pelican, orderly bicycle wheels and harmonious sunset create an appealing illustration. Both legs connect to the body and reach pedals; no clear detached or inverted parts appear. Steering contact and seating support are less convincing, while the drivetrain remains schematic. Crisp outlines give a clean finish, but limited shading and flat surfaces leave the scene with modest depth.

Exact prompt

Generate an SVG of a pelican riding a bicycle Make it a masterpiece, no tools allowed

Claude Sonnet 5.576.8/100

Claude Sonnet 5.5: Pelican SVG benchmark
Researcher observations

The pelican is immediately recognizable, with an expressive face, generous bill and appealing cycling pose. Spokes, chain, feathers and scarf provide purposeful detail. The bicycle largely holds together, though overlapping angular legs obscure the far foot’s pedal contact. Clean outlines and balanced composition succeed; flat surfaces and limited directional lighting constrain depth.

Exact prompt

Generate an SVG of a pelican riding a bicycle Make it a masterpiece, no tools allowed

Compare category scores
CategoryClaude Opus 5.5Claude Sonnet 5.5
Prompt & likeness8.5/109.0/10
Anatomy & construction6.5/107.5/10
Space & placement7.0/107.5/10
Light & reflections6.0/106.5/10
Purposeful detail7.5/108.0/10
Artistry & character7.5/107.5/10
Materials & effects6.0/106.5/10
Visual integrity8.5/108.0/10