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Claude Sonnet 5.5 vs Hy4 Preview

Claude Sonnet 5.5 scores 15.9 points higher overall (62.7 vs 46.8). Claude Sonnet 5.5 scores higher on Newton's Mirror, with its largest category advantage in reflections.

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Overall StealthMark

62.7/100
46.8/100

General Intelligence

45.2/100
27.9/100

Visual Intelligence

76.1/100
61.3/100

Newton's Mirror

Same prompt

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

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.

Simplified prompt

A shiny steel ball spins in a room with mirrored walls and a mirrored floor. Red, cyan and black paint float above it. Gravity suddenly switches on. Draw the scene a moment later, as the ball drops and paint begins landing on its spinning surface. Show the reflections repeating through the room.

The exact prompt is held back to prevent benchmaxxing.

Hy4 Preview22.2/100

Hy4 Preview: Newton's Mirror SVG benchmark
Researcher observations

The central sphere, compact airborne black bead and broad paint ordering are supported. Contact and transport history remain partly unresolved. The optical system provides only isolated first images and light patches, with little evidence of the extensive ordered reflection structure. Rounded metal and paint gloss are more successful than the reflected contents.

Simplified prompt

A shiny steel ball spins in a room with mirrored walls and a mirrored floor. Red, cyan and black paint float above it. Gravity suddenly switches on. Draw the scene a moment later, as the ball drops and paint begins landing on its spinning surface. Show the reflections repeating through the room.

The exact prompt is held back to prevent benchmaxxing.

Compare category scores
CategoryClaude Sonnet 5.5Hy4 Preview
State at 600 ms25.0/2516.0/25
Camera and placement15.0/1510.0/15
Reflections23.5/1206.5/120
Materials and scale10.0/107.5/10
Floor-damage reward0.0/100.0/10

Selfie

Different prompts

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.

Simplified prompt

Draw a calm coral-red squid with eight thick arms spreading around it like flower petals. Keep the shape balanced and simple, with soft shading and a friendly face.

The exact prompt is held back to prevent benchmaxxing.

Hy4 Preview69.5/100

Hy4 Preview: Selfie SVG benchmark
Researcher observations

A cohesive, appealing illustration with a serene face, luminous palette and complete framing. The separated head and torso weaken anatomical coherence, while crowded wing attachments and angular sash folds limit the requested suppleness. Clean execution and decorative detail exceed the clarity of the underlying construction.

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The exact prompt is held back to prevent benchmaxxing.

Compare category scores
CategoryClaude Sonnet 5.5Hy4 Preview
Prompt & likeness8.0/107.0/10
Anatomy & construction8.0/105.5/10
Space & placement8.0/107.5/10
Light & reflections7.5/107.0/10
Purposeful detail7.5/107.0/10
Artistry & character8.0/107.5/10
Materials & effects7.0/107.0/10
Visual integrity8.5/108.0/10

Beach

Same prompt

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

Hy4 Preview69.0/100

Hy4 Preview: Beach SVG benchmark
Researcher observations

A cheerful beach illustration fulfills the visible subject requirements with coherent foreground construction and a harmonious sunset palette. Shallow depth, schematic reflections, ambiguous blue airborne forms and exposed geometry beneath the sunset limit its finish. Small accessories are readable, but materials and surface detail 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 Sonnet 5.5Hy4 Preview
Prompt & likeness9.0/108.5/10
Anatomy & construction7.0/107.0/10
Space & placement8.5/106.5/10
Light & reflections7.5/106.0/10
Purposeful detail9.0/106.5/10
Artistry & character9.5/107.0/10
Materials & effects7.5/106.0/10
Visual integrity7.5/106.5/10

Mona Lisa

Same prompt

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

Hy4 Preview44.5/100

Hy4 Preview: Mona Lisa SVG benchmark
Researcher observations

A recognizable but basic Mona Lisa interpretation with a cohesive earthy palette and atmospheric hills. The rigid neck, generic face and unresolved folded-hand pose limit replication and anatomy. Large silhouettes and layer boundaries are comparatively clear, warranting stronger integrity credit than the sparse detail and simplified construction.

Exact prompt

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

Compare category scores
CategoryClaude Sonnet 5.5Hy4 Preview
Prompt & likeness7.0/104.5/10
Anatomy & construction6.0/104.0/10
Space & placement6.5/105.0/10
Light & reflections6.5/104.5/10
Purposeful detail6.0/103.0/10
Artistry & character6.5/104.5/10
Materials & effects5.5/104.0/10
Visual integrity6.5/106.0/10

Raccoon

Same prompt

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

Hy4 Preview61.0/100

Hy4 Preview: Raccoon SVG benchmark
Researcher observations

A lively cartoon communicates the animal pair traveling across water. Curving waves, rising spray and locally modeled gray forms strengthen motion and volume. Ambiguous seating, simplified joints and unclear control routing limit construction. Competing focal elements, decorative foam and inconsistent illumination leave the finish uneven.

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 Sonnet 5.5Hy4 Preview
Prompt & likeness8.5/107.0/10
Anatomy & construction7.0/105.0/10
Space & placement7.5/106.0/10
Light & reflections6.5/106.0/10
Purposeful detail8.0/105.5/10
Artistry & character8.0/106.5/10
Materials & effects7.5/106.5/10
Visual integrity8.0/107.0/10

Pelican

Benchmax control

Outside General and Visual Intelligence.

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

Hy4 Preview62.5/100

Hy4 Preview: Pelican SVG benchmark
Researcher observations

A recognizable, playful pelican cyclist with readable wheels, accessories and landscape layers. Form shading and ground shadows provide competent depth. Angular legs, uncertain pedal engagement and absent steering contact limit the riding construction; crowded overlaps and simple surfaces constrain refinement.

Exact prompt

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

Compare category scores
CategoryClaude Sonnet 5.5Hy4 Preview
Prompt & likeness9.0/107.5/10
Anatomy & construction7.5/104.5/10
Space & placement7.5/106.5/10
Light & reflections6.5/107.0/10
Purposeful detail8.0/106.0/10
Artistry & character7.5/106.5/10
Materials & effects6.5/105.5/10
Visual integrity8.0/107.0/10