Crouton Alpha 32.3/100Rank 29/52

STEALTHMARK · HEAD TO HEAD
All comparisons ↗GLM-5.3-Flash leads Crouton Alpha by 0.1 points on StealthMark, 48.1 to 48.0. It leads on 6 of 9 benchmarks, including Foresight, and Crouton Alpha on 3, including Latch. Crouton Alpha scores higher on Newton's Mirror, with its largest category advantage in state at 600 ms.
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DATASHEET
Crouton Alpha runs 2× faster in our speed test. GLM-5.3-Flash scores higher on StealthMark.
Full datasheets, every price and sourceGLM-5.3-Flash ↗
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.
GLM-5.3-Flash
The setup is recognizable, but the paint interaction remains poorly established and off-center. The first wall and floor images provide coherent placement, scale, silhouette and occlusion cues, with faint lower echoes. Missing receding chains, nested imagery and ordered emitter mappings leave the reflection system heavily simplified. Dull shading does not convincingly depict polished steel or mirrors.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | GLM-5.3-Flash |
|---|---|---|
| State at 600 ms | 19.0/25 | 14.0/25 |
| Camera and placement | 11.0/15 | 9.0/15 |
| Reflections | 21.5/120 | 21.5/120 |
| Materials and scale | 6.0/10 | 3.5/10 |
| 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.
GLM-5.3-Flash
The expressive emerald face, ivory horns, gold accents and fine veining closely match the brief. Rounded volumes and layered shading create an appealing mascot. Rear hoof placement is cramped, lighting is somewhat inconsistent, and conspicuous white patches behind the muzzle interrupt the finish. Surfaces remain visibly stylized rather than photographic.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | GLM-5.3-Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Task & likeness | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Anatomy & construction | 5.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Space & placement | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Light & reflections | 5.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Purposeful detail | 7.0/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Artistry & character | 5.0/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Materials & effects | 5.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Visual integrity | 7.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
Crouton Alpha
Character scenes test expression, anatomy, materials and coherent visual construction.
GLM-5.3-Flash
A rounded jade bull raising a hoof tests anatomy, balance and the appearance of polished stone and metal.
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.
GLM-5.3-Flash
The crossed arms, green dress and hazy landscape clearly evoke Mona Lisa. Replication is limited by the frontal pose, oversized eyes, elongated face and pronounced lips. Overlapping finger strips lack convincing knuckles and palm volume. The balanced framing and soft shading provide cohesion, but simplified anatomy, repetitive folds and blurred scenery keep the portrait basic.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | GLM-5.3-Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Task & likeness | 4.5/10 | 4.5/10 |
| Anatomy & construction | 4.0/10 | 4.5/10 |
| Space & placement | 4.5/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Light & reflections | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Purposeful detail | 4.0/10 | 5.0/10 |
| Artistry & character | 4.5/10 | 5.0/10 |
| Materials & effects | 4.0/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Visual integrity | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
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.
GLM-5.3-Flash
Framing palms, a vivid sunset palette and balanced kite and umbrella create an appealing beach illustration. Layered water and shoreline give the scene depth, while aligned reflections reinforce the sunset. Small accessories add character and reward inspection. Figures and animals remain schematic, some overlaps are difficult to read, and simplified shadows and flat surfaces limit physical richness.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | GLM-5.3-Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Task & likeness | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Anatomy & construction | 5.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Space & placement | 5.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Light & reflections | 5.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Purposeful detail | 7.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Artistry & character | 5.0/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Materials & effects | 5.5/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Visual integrity | 7.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
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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GLM-5.3-Flash
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.
GLM-5.3-Flash
Recognizable animals, a supported riding pose and an energetic diagonal composition make the scene readable. Character details and spray strengthen its appeal. Simple limb construction, limited directional lighting and an unresolved steering connection constrain the drawing's physical precision and complexity.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | GLM-5.3-Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Task & likeness | 7.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Anatomy & construction | 5.0/10 | 5.0/10 |
| Space & placement | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Light & reflections | 6.0/10 | 5.0/10 |
| Purposeful detail | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Artistry & character | 5.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Materials & effects | 5.5/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Visual integrity | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
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.
GLM-5.3-Flash
The pelican, bicycle and seaside setting form a clear, appealing illustration. Circular wheels, readable frame tubes and clean silhouettes support the action. The legs connect to the body, but the far foot's pedal contact and wing-to-handlebar junction are cramped. Simple shading, uniform wave marks and limited surface texture keep the rendering relatively flat.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | GLM-5.3-Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Task & likeness | 7.0/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Anatomy & construction | 5.0/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Space & placement | 5.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Light & reflections | 5.5/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Purposeful detail | 6.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Artistry & character | 5.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Materials & effects | 5.0/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Visual integrity | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
A cycling pelican tests anatomy, riding posture and contact between the bird and the bicycle.