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Crouton Alpha vs DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813

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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Overall StealthMark

48.0/100Overall rank 23/56
42.8/100Overall rank 34/56

General Intelligence

43.5/100
41.9/100

Visual Intelligence

56.0/100
44.6/100

Reasoning efficiency

How many reasoning tokens a model needs for the quality it delivers.

Single-step reasoning How much it reasons to understand a task

Multi-step reasoning How much it keeps reasoning as a task goes on

Cost efficiency

How much Performance you get for your money.

  • Crouton AlphaNot measured

Open or local

Open modelMIT

BENCHMARK BY BENCHMARK

Where each model leads

  • Crouton Alpha
  • DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813
  • Other models
  • Median

DATASHEET

Specs and pricing

Crouton Alpha scores higher on StealthMark and runs 28% faster in our speed test.

  • Crouton Alpha
  • DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813
  • Other models
  • Median
PricePer 1M output tokens, input below
Crouton Alpha: No list priceDeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813: $3.82$1.27 input
Context windowTokens per request, max output below
Crouton Alpha: Not publishedDeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813: 1M384K max output
Output speedTokens per second, our measurement
Crouton Alpha: 17528% fastertokens/sDeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813: 137tokens/s
SizeTotal and active parameters
Crouton Alpha: Not disclosedDeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813: 1.6T49B active
Developer
Not publishedDeepSeek-AI
Released
Not published13 Aug 2026
Origin
Not publishedChina
Input → output
Not publishedText → text
Architecture
Not publishedMixture-of-Experts with DeepSeek V4 architecture and DSpark speculative-decoding module

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.

Crouton Alpha 32.3/100Rank 29/52

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

DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 42.7/100Rank 24/52

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

Points per level

LevelCrouton AlphaDeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813
Level 1Second Thoughts
3 ptsOut of lives
14 ptsOut of lives
Level 2Pressure Pot
7 ptsOut of lives
6 ptsOut of lives
Level 3Hide or Flight
9 ptsSurvived
9 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.

Crouton Alpha 59.5/100Rank 24/53

Cleared 4 of 5
Latch: complete playing field
Level 520.2 ptsTurn 29 / 40

DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 71.7/100Rank 17/53

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

Points per level

LevelCrouton AlphaDeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813
Level 1Hold the door
5.2 ptsCleared
5.2 ptsCleared
Level 2Crossfeed
9.4 ptsCleared
9.8 ptsCleared
Level 3Relay vault
11.2 ptsFinished early
18.8 ptsCleared
Level 4Passing bay
18.2 ptsClearedFinished early · 3 beacons left
17.2 ptsClearedFinished early · 1 beacon left
Level 5Second thoughts
20.2 ptsCleared
20.6 ptsCleared

Newton's Mirror

Same task instructions

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

The judgment

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.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaDeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813
State at 600 ms19.0/2522.0/25
Camera and placement11.0/1515.0/15
Reflections21.5/12011.0/120
Materials and scale6.0/108.0/10
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

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.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaDeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813
Task & likeness6.5/103.0/10
Anatomy & construction5.5/105.0/10
Space & placement6.5/104.0/10
Light & reflections5.5/105.5/10
Purposeful detail7.0/105.5/10
Artistry & character5.0/102.5/10
Materials & effects5.5/105.0/10
Visual integrity7.5/103.0/10

Benchmark task

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.

Mona Lisa

Different task instructions

Precise visual recall and portrait reconstruction.

The judgment

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.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaDeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813
Task & likeness4.5/102.0/10
Anatomy & construction4.0/100.5/10
Space & placement4.5/102.0/10
Light & reflections5.0/102.0/10
Purposeful detail4.0/102.0/10
Artistry & character4.5/103.0/10
Materials & effects4.0/101.5/10
Visual integrity6.0/101.0/10

Benchmark task

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

Beach

Same task instructions

Creativity, perspective and visual beauty.

The judgment

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.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaDeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813
Task & likeness8.5/108.0/10
Anatomy & construction5.0/105.0/10
Space & placement5.5/106.0/10
Light & reflections5.5/107.0/10
Purposeful detail7.0/106.0/10
Artistry & character5.0/105.5/10
Materials & effects5.5/106.5/10
Visual integrity7.0/106.0/10

Benchmark task

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

Ground Truth

Same task instructions

Physical reasoning, light and visual reconstruction.

The judgment

Crouton Alpha

This benchmark has not been assessed yet.

DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813

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

Same task instructions

Scene composition and interacting subjects.

The judgment

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.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaDeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813
Task & likeness7.0/107.0/10
Anatomy & construction5.0/104.5/10
Space & placement6.0/106.0/10
Light & reflections6.0/104.5/10
Purposeful detail6.5/106.0/10
Artistry & character5.0/104.5/10
Materials & effects5.5/105.0/10
Visual integrity6.0/104.0/10

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

Same task instructions

Subject construction and spatial relationships.

The judgment

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.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaDeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813
Task & likeness7.0/108.0/10
Anatomy & construction5.0/105.0/10
Space & placement5.5/106.5/10
Light & reflections5.5/107.0/10
Purposeful detail6.5/107.0/10
Artistry & character5.5/105.5/10
Materials & effects5.0/107.0/10
Visual integrity6.0/105.0/10

Benchmark task

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