Crouton Alpha 32.3/100Rank 29/52

STEALTHMARK · HEAD TO HEAD
All comparisons ↗Crouton Alpha leads DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 by 5.2 points on StealthMark, 48.0 to 42.8. DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 leads on 5 of 9 benchmarks, including both games, and Crouton Alpha on 4. Crouton Alpha scores higher on Ground Truth.
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DATASHEET
Crouton Alpha scores higher on StealthMark and runs 28% faster in our speed test.
Full datasheets, every price and sourceDeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 ↗
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.


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.


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


Crouton Alpha
The artwork establishes approximate central placement, a separate airborne black blob, and basic wall and floor sphere images. Its defining weaknesses are the largely absent recursive reflection system, missing emitter mappings, satin steel appearance and unresolved paint interaction. The black lateral wedges do not establish a separate viewport, and the hidden floor contact does not establish a gap. The category values remain unchanged.
DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813
The central sphere and gross paint state are coherent. Reduced circular side images and paired overhead quadrilaterals offer limited, spatially organized reflection cues, but the floor-sphere image, receding mirror-room structure, outer chains, nested imagery and curved emitter mappings are largely missing or invalid.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 |
|---|---|---|
| State at 600 ms | 19.0/25 | 22.0/25 |
| Camera and placement | 11.0/15 | 15.0/15 |
| Reflections | 21.5/120 | 11.0/120 |
| Materials and scale | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Floor-damage reward | 0.0/10 | 0.0/10 |
A spinning metal sphere and paint in a mirrored room test physical reasoning, perspective and consistency across repeated reflections.
Visual construction and creative interpretation.


Crouton Alpha
A cheerful, readable cartoon captures the crouton's signature expression and many specific accessories. Coherent cube geometry and foreground foreshortening support the selfie. Simple construction and flat material treatment limit its sophistication, while the tipping raft, advancing soup and unnoticed soaking remain insufficiently clear.
DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813
The whale’s warm eye, lavender assistant and tilted shell convey appealing character. However, the shrimp and reciprocal inspection are unresolved, the large bubble and upper tail are cropped, and the flipper’s grip is unclear. Broad competing color fields and conspicuous stepped edges weaken the flowing composition. Gradients suggest volume, but lighting and translucent materials remain uneven.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 |
|---|---|---|
| Task & likeness | 6.5/10 | 3.0/10 |
| Anatomy & construction | 5.5/10 | 5.0/10 |
| Space & placement | 6.5/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Light & reflections | 5.5/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Purposeful detail | 7.0/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Artistry & character | 5.0/10 | 2.5/10 |
| Materials & effects | 5.5/10 | 5.0/10 |
| Visual integrity | 7.5/10 | 3.0/10 |
Crouton Alpha
Character scenes test expression, anatomy, materials and coherent visual construction.
DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813
A whale and a tiny shrimp examine one another through bubble lenses, with an octopus nearby. The scene tests interacting characters, differences in scale and transparent materials.
Precise visual recall and portrait reconstruction.


Crouton Alpha
A recognizable, coherent simplification with readable eyes, a restrained smile and modest facial volume. Frontal symmetry, an oversized head, capsule-like hands and geometric scenery substantially limit likeness, anatomy and depth. Clean contours preserve basic integrity but do not establish sophisticated construction or finish.
DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813
Dark hair, a restrained smile and a hazy landscape make the reference recognizable. Severe construction problems dominate: oversized looping sleeves surround a background-colored opening, and the crossed hands lack coherent wrist and forearm connections. Rigid symmetry and elongated facial proportions weaken expression. Soft skin gradients and clean contours provide limited finish.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 |
|---|---|---|
| Task & likeness | 4.5/10 | 2.0/10 |
| Anatomy & construction | 4.0/10 | 0.5/10 |
| Space & placement | 4.5/10 | 2.0/10 |
| Light & reflections | 5.0/10 | 2.0/10 |
| Purposeful detail | 4.0/10 | 2.0/10 |
| Artistry & character | 4.5/10 | 3.0/10 |
| Materials & effects | 4.0/10 | 1.5/10 |
| Visual integrity | 6.0/10 | 1.0/10 |
An SVG interpretation of the Mona Lisa tests facial likeness, anatomy and the composition of a familiar portrait.
Creativity, perspective and visual beauty.


Crouton Alpha
A colorful, readable sunset beach scene with playful subjects and a clear central reflection. Purposeful equipment and animal details reward inspection, and the principal attachments remain intact. Basic geometric anatomy, mixed viewpoints and sparse directional shadows limit its construction and depth; smooth gradients provide atmosphere with little material differentiation.
DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813
A coherent beach illustration with effective sunset lighting, layered depth and playful detail. Organic framing and water effects add control beyond its simple geometry. Flattened architecture, schematic animals, limited materials and the unsupported kite constrain the finish.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 |
|---|---|---|
| Task & likeness | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Anatomy & construction | 5.0/10 | 5.0/10 |
| Space & placement | 5.5/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Light & reflections | 5.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Purposeful detail | 7.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Artistry & character | 5.0/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Materials & effects | 5.5/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Visual integrity | 7.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
A busy shoreline at sunset tests scene composition, animal forms and the relationship between light and water reflections.
Physical reasoning, light and visual reconstruction.


Crouton Alpha
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DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813
This benchmark has not been assessed yet.
A plank, computer mouse and blueberry in a steel room test physical stability, spatial relationships, materials and lighting.
Scene composition and interacting subjects.


Crouton Alpha
A readable cartoon with expressive faces, purposeful markings and clear water motion. Hull shading and an underside shadow establish modest depth. The dog contacts the controls, but the raccoon's frontal pose leaves its seated weight unresolved. Simple anatomy and limited shared perspective constrain the drawing.
DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813
The masked raccoon riding the steering dog is readily recognizable, with expressive faces and energetic diagonal movement. The oversized tail dominates the composition, limb connections are difficult to trace, and the jet ski has little structural depth. Blurred spray and a heavy oval shadow weaken water contact, while the glowing sun produces little corresponding illumination.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 |
|---|---|---|
| Task & likeness | 7.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Anatomy & construction | 5.0/10 | 4.5/10 |
| Space & placement | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Light & reflections | 6.0/10 | 4.5/10 |
| Purposeful detail | 6.5/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Artistry & character | 5.0/10 | 4.5/10 |
| Materials & effects | 5.5/10 | 5.0/10 |
| Visual integrity | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
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.
Subject construction and spatial relationships.


Crouton Alpha
A recognizable, expressive pelican cyclist with purposeful feather and bicycle detail. Readable steering reach, connected machinery and modest body shading earn additional credit. Jointless legs, uncertain pedal engagement and unclear seated support keep the central action only partially resolved; shallow space and simple materials further limit the illustration.
DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813
A clearly recognizable pelican cycles through a balanced, expressive illustration. The sweeping bill, shaded plumage and carefully drawn wheels give it character. Mechanical construction is weaker: the chain loop sits below the crank, and foot-to-pedal and wing-to-handlebar contact are ambiguous. Smooth gradients provide volume, but the scene remains visibly stylized.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 |
|---|---|---|
| Task & likeness | 7.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Anatomy & construction | 5.0/10 | 5.0/10 |
| Space & placement | 5.5/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Light & reflections | 5.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Purposeful detail | 6.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Artistry & character | 5.5/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Materials & effects | 5.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Visual integrity | 6.0/10 | 5.0/10 |
A cycling pelican tests anatomy, riding posture and contact between the bird and the bicycle.