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Crouton Alpha vs Gemini 4 Argon

Gemini 4 Argon leads Crouton Alpha by 19.4 points on StealthMark, 67.4 to 48.0. It leads on all 9 benchmarks. Gemini 4 Argon scores higher on Newton's Mirror, with its largest category advantage in reflections.

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Overall StealthMark

48.0/100Overall rank 23/56
67.4/100Overall rank 5/56

General Intelligence

43.5/100
63.6/100

Visual Intelligence

56.0/100
74.4/100

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

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Where each model leads

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DATASHEET

Specs and pricing

Crouton Alpha runs 22% faster in our speed test. Gemini 4 Argon scores higher on StealthMark.

  • Crouton Alpha
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PricePer 1M output tokens, input below
Crouton Alpha: No list priceGemini 4 Argon: $10$2 input
Context windowTokens per request, max output below
Crouton Alpha: Not publishedGemini 4 Argon: 1M1M max output
Output speedTokens per second, our measurement
Crouton Alpha: 17522% fastertokens/sGemini 4 Argon: 144tokens/s
Developer
Not publishedGoogle
Released
Not published13 Oct 2026
Origin
Not publishedUnited States
Input → output
Not publishedText, image, audio, video, PDF → text
Architecture
Not publishedSparse mixture-of-experts (MoE) transformer with native multimodal inputs

Full datasheets, every price and sourceGemini 4 Argon ↗

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

Gemini 4 Argon 48.6/100Rank 20/52

Survived 1 of 3
Foresight: complete playing field
Level 36 ptsTurn 7 / 20

Points per level

LevelCrouton AlphaGemini 4 Argon
Level 1Second Thoughts
3 ptsOut of lives
26 ptsSurvived
Level 2Pressure Pot
7 ptsOut of lives
9 ptsOut of lives
Level 3Hide or Flight
9 ptsSurvived
6 ptsOut of lives

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

Gemini 4 Argon 82.6/100Rank 6/53

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

Points per level

LevelCrouton AlphaGemini 4 Argon
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
19.2 ptsCleared
Level 4Passing bay
18.2 ptsClearedFinished early · 3 beacons left
18.2 ptsClearedFinished early · 3 beacons 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.

Gemini 4 Argon

The central sphere, separate airborne black blob, flattened cyan contact and displaced crimson aftermath support the principal camera and physical-state requirements. Open lateral lanes and initial reflection placements provide partial optical structure, but missing outer chains, sparse nested imagery and incomplete emitter mappings remain substantial limitations. The raised crimson mass also weakens paint-scale fidelity.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaGemini 4 Argon
State at 600 ms19.0/2524.5/25
Camera and placement11.0/1514.5/15
Reflections21.5/12050.5/120
Materials and scale6.0/108.5/10
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.

Gemini 4 Argon

An appealing, controlled illustration with a distinctive buoyant silhouette, expressive comic face and rich luminous colour. The full composition and grounded slipper read clearly. The principal limitation is the crowded raised-foot interaction: paws, toes and lining overlap without making the bent leg or tight fit unmistakable.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaGemini 4 Argon
Task & likeness6.5/107.0/10
Anatomy & construction5.5/106.5/10
Space & placement6.5/107.5/10
Light & reflections5.5/107.5/10
Purposeful detail7.0/108.0/10
Artistry & character5.0/107.0/10
Materials & effects5.5/107.0/10
Visual integrity7.5/107.5/10

Benchmark task

Crouton Alpha

Character scenes test expression, anatomy, materials and coherent visual construction.

Gemini 4 Argon

A luminous little dragon struggles with its bedtime slippers while a buoyant tail pulls it upward. The scene tests expressive anatomy, physical contact and the contrast between translucent forms and heavy objects.

Mona Lisa

Same 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.

Gemini 4 Argon

A coherent, moderately complex Mona Lisa reconstruction with substantial portrait volume, articulated clothing and landscape recession. Specific source features support replication beyond recognition alone. Altered facial likeness, uncertain crossed-hand anatomy and pervasive colored crackle keep the result uneven despite its developed shading and detail.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaGemini 4 Argon
Task & likeness4.5/106.5/10
Anatomy & construction4.0/106.5/10
Space & placement4.5/106.5/10
Light & reflections5.0/107.0/10
Purposeful detail4.0/106.0/10
Artistry & character4.5/106.5/10
Materials & effects4.0/107.0/10
Visual integrity6.0/107.0/10

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.

Gemini 4 Argon

A strong decorative beach illustration with controlled color, intricate silhouettes and abundant playful detail. Connected dolphin forms and recognizable equipment support its construction, while the aligned sunset reflection anchors the scene. Compressed wave depth, ambiguous foreground support and uneven reflection specificity limit physical coherence. The saved comparisons support retaining the category assessments.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaGemini 4 Argon
Task & likeness8.5/109.0/10
Anatomy & construction5.0/107.5/10
Space & placement5.5/108.5/10
Light & reflections5.5/108.5/10
Purposeful detail7.0/109.0/10
Artistry & character5.0/108.0/10
Materials & effects5.5/108.0/10
Visual integrity7.0/108.0/10

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.

Gemini 4 Argon

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.

Gemini 4 Argon

An accomplished illustration with expressive characters, intricate spray and strong depth. Direct back seating, steering connections and hull-water contact are only partly demonstrated. Clean graphic execution and purposeful detail remain strengths, while shadows and reflections provide limited physical grounding.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaGemini 4 Argon
Task & likeness7.0/108.5/10
Anatomy & construction5.0/108.0/10
Space & placement6.0/107.5/10
Light & reflections6.0/107.5/10
Purposeful detail6.5/108.5/10
Artistry & character5.0/108.5/10
Materials & effects5.5/108.0/10
Visual integrity6.0/108.0/10

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.

Gemini 4 Argon

An expressive, detailed illustration with controlled gradients and coherent environmental depth. Continuous body contours and connected bicycle components establish competent construction. Steering grip and pedal engagement remain less explicit than the decorative details and wheel placement. These contact uncertainties limit action and placement credit without establishing broken anatomy.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaGemini 4 Argon
Task & likeness7.0/109.0/10
Anatomy & construction5.0/108.5/10
Space & placement5.5/108.0/10
Light & reflections5.5/108.0/10
Purposeful detail6.5/108.5/10
Artistry & character5.5/108.5/10
Materials & effects5.0/108.5/10
Visual integrity6.0/108.5/10

Benchmark task

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