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Claude Sonnet 5.5 vs Owl Alpha

Claude Sonnet 5.5 scores 21.9 points higher overall (62.7 vs 40.8). 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
40.8/100

General Intelligence

45.2/100
23.0/100

Visual Intelligence

76.1/100
52.4/100

Newton's Mirror

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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.

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Owl Alpha18.6/100

Owl Alpha: Newton's Mirror SVG benchmark
Researcher observations

Cyan lies on the sphere's facing middle rather than showing its recent interaction near the apex. Separate airborne black and elongated crimson support part of the timing sequence. Small side images and an overlapping lower image provide limited reflection ordering, but recursive room structure, nested imagery and emitter mappings are largely absent. The main sphere is smaller and higher in the frame than prescribed, and the surfaces have a soft, matte appearance.

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Compare category scores
CategoryClaude Sonnet 5.5Owl Alpha
State at 600 ms25.0/2514.5/25
Camera and placement15.0/158.0/15
Reflections23.5/1205.0/120
Materials and scale10.0/106.0/10
Floor-damage reward0.0/100.0/10

Selfie

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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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Owl Alpha62.0/100

Owl Alpha: Selfie SVG benchmark
Researcher observations

Amber slit eyes, a pointed beak, cream feathers and gold-trimmed black clothing establish the secretive owl rogue. The head appears frontal rather than lowered, with much of the face exposed. The centered silhouette is effective, but stiff cloak geometry, shallow facial modeling and extremely dark clothing limit depth and finish. Sparse gold markings suggest the requested circuitry only loosely.

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Compare category scores
CategoryClaude Sonnet 5.5Owl Alpha
Prompt & likeness8.0/107.0/10
Anatomy & construction8.0/106.0/10
Space & placement8.0/106.0/10
Light & reflections7.5/105.5/10
Purposeful detail7.5/106.0/10
Artistry & character8.0/106.5/10
Materials & effects7.0/105.5/10
Visual integrity8.5/106.5/10

Beach

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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.

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

Owl Alpha60.3/100

Owl Alpha: Beach SVG benchmark
Researcher observations

The sunset, palms, birds and beach animals create a cheerful, readable scene. Clean silhouettes and a vivid sky establish the composition, but construction remains schematic. The right palm appears rooted in open water, shadows have limited connection to the sunset, and the sun’s reflection consists of rigid bands. Small creatures and beach equipment are recognizable but minimally developed.

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Create an SVG of a amazing beach scene. Sunset, animals, fun, birds, reflections Make it a masterpiece You may NOT use tools, browser, image analysis. Directly output the SVG as code

Compare category scores
CategoryClaude Sonnet 5.5Owl Alpha
Prompt & likeness9.0/107.5/10
Anatomy & construction7.0/105.5/10
Space & placement8.5/105.5/10
Light & reflections7.5/106.0/10
Purposeful detail9.0/105.5/10
Artistry & character9.5/106.0/10
Materials & effects7.5/104.5/10
Visual integrity7.5/107.0/10

Mona Lisa

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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

Owl Alpha32.5/100

Owl Alpha: Mona Lisa SVG benchmark
Researcher observations

The centered portrait, slight smile, overlapping hands and distant landscape suggest Mona Lisa, but replication is weak. The face has little volume, the shoulders and torso form a narrow wedge, and the hands are fingerless ovals with unresolved wrists. Broad gray background bands provide limited depth. A bright head rim and pale hands contrast with an almost featureless dark figure.

Exact prompt

Generate an SVG of mona-lisa Make it a masterpiece You may NOT use tools, browser, image analysis. Directly output the SVG as code

Compare category scores
CategoryClaude Sonnet 5.5Owl Alpha
Prompt & likeness7.0/104.0/10
Anatomy & construction6.0/103.0/10
Space & placement6.5/104.0/10
Light & reflections6.5/103.0/10
Purposeful detail6.0/102.0/10
Artistry & character6.5/103.0/10
Materials & effects5.5/102.0/10
Visual integrity6.5/104.0/10

Raccoon

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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

Owl Alpha52.3/100

Owl Alpha: Raccoon SVG benchmark
Researcher observations

The raccoon is recognizable and expressive, with a clear mask and striped tail. The dog's anatomy is poorly resolved, and the flattened craft lacks convincing steering and seating. Feet extend below the hull, weakening the sense of support. An appealing palette, clean shapes and decorative water effects give the illustration some polish.

Exact prompt

SVG of a raccoon that sits on a dog's back while the dog steers a jet ski Make it a masterpiece You may NOT use tools, browser, image analysis. Directly output the SVG as code

Compare category scores
CategoryClaude Sonnet 5.5Owl Alpha
Prompt & likeness8.5/105.5/10
Anatomy & construction7.0/104.0/10
Space & placement7.5/104.5/10
Light & reflections6.5/105.0/10
Purposeful detail8.0/105.5/10
Artistry & character8.0/106.0/10
Materials & effects7.5/105.5/10
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

Owl Alpha79.0/100

Owl Alpha: Pelican SVG benchmark
Researcher observations

A clearly recognizable pelican cycles through a well-composed coastal sunset. Warm colors, flowing scarf, feather contours and bicycle details give the illustration character. The legs connect to the body, but the farther foot's pedal contact and the wing's handlebar grip remain ambiguous. Clean vector shapes provide polish, with limited material texture and directional shading.

Exact prompt

Generate a still SVG of a pelican riding a bicycle Make it a masterpiece You may NOT use tools, browser, image analysis. Directly output the SVG as code

Compare category scores
CategoryClaude Sonnet 5.5Owl Alpha
Prompt & likeness9.0/108.5/10
Anatomy & construction7.5/107.0/10
Space & placement7.5/108.0/10
Light & reflections6.5/107.5/10
Purposeful detail8.0/108.0/10
Artistry & character7.5/108.5/10
Materials & effects6.5/107.0/10
Visual integrity8.0/108.5/10