Crouton Alpha 32.3/100Rank 29/52

STEALTHMARK · HEAD TO HEAD
All comparisons ↗Crouton Alpha leads MiniMax M3.1 Flash by 2.1 points on StealthMark, 48.0 to 45.9. MiniMax M3.1 Flash leads on 6 of 9 benchmarks and Crouton Alpha on 3, including both games. MiniMax M3.1 Flash scores higher on Newton's Mirror, with its largest category advantage in reflections.
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Full datasheets, every price and sourceMiniMax M3.1 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.
MiniMax M3.1 Flash
The sphere placement, separate airborne black blob, recent cyan contact and elongated crimson aftermath support the required gross physical state. The reflection system remains severely incomplete: isolated side images, broad metallic bands and sparse light patches replace extensive mirror repetitions and curved nested imagery.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | MiniMax M3.1 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| State at 600 ms | 19.0/25 | 20.0/25 |
| Camera and placement | 11.0/15 | 10.0/15 |
| Reflections | 21.5/120 | 24.0/120 |
| 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.
MiniMax M3.1 Flash
The sculptural M, confident grin and miniature theatrical pose closely fulfill the brief. Controlled gradients and clean shapes give the character volume and appeal. Moderate drawing complexity, an apparently separated shoe and ambiguous grounding limit the finish.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | MiniMax M3.1 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Task & likeness | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Anatomy & construction | 5.5/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Space & placement | 6.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Light & reflections | 5.5/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Purposeful detail | 7.0/10 | 5.0/10 |
| Artistry & character | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Materials & effects | 5.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Visual integrity | 7.5/10 | 6.0/10 |
Crouton Alpha
Character scenes test expression, anatomy, materials and coherent visual construction.
MiniMax M3.1 Flash
A small robot with an oversized angular head presents a glowing object. The scene tests character proportions, gesture and contrasting 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.
MiniMax M3.1 Flash
A coherent decorative portrait combines layered hair, garment contours, linked trim and atmospheric scenery. These provide meaningful drawing complexity, but likeness remains limited by the frontal elongated face and altered clothing. Compressed hands, abrupt facial shading and cluttered local edges leave the portrait uneven.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | MiniMax M3.1 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Task & likeness | 4.5/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Anatomy & construction | 4.0/10 | 4.5/10 |
| Space & placement | 4.5/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Light & reflections | 5.0/10 | 4.5/10 |
| Purposeful detail | 4.0/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Artistry & character | 4.5/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Materials & effects | 4.0/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Visual integrity | 6.0/10 | 5.5/10 |
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.
MiniMax M3.1 Flash
A controlled, detailed beach illustration with expressive animals, coherent depth and accomplished foliage and accessory drawing. Its warm palette and varied contours sustain visual interest. Simplified anatomy and object volumes limit physical conviction, while reflection streaks crossing dry-looking sand and generic shadows weaken the lighting.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | MiniMax M3.1 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Task & likeness | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Anatomy & construction | 5.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Space & placement | 5.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Light & reflections | 5.5/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Purposeful detail | 7.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Artistry & character | 5.0/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Materials & effects | 5.5/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Visual integrity | 7.0/10 | 7.5/10 |
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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MiniMax M3.1 Flash
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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.
MiniMax M3.1 Flash
An expressive, coherent cartoon clearly demonstrates the requested riding and steering relationship. Layered animal shapes, readable vehicle depth and purposeful facial details support its drawing quality. Ambiguous grips, sparse cast shadows and simplified material responses limit physical precision.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | MiniMax M3.1 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Task & likeness | 7.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Anatomy & construction | 5.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Space & placement | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Light & reflections | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Purposeful detail | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Artistry & character | 5.0/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Materials & effects | 5.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Visual integrity | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
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.
MiniMax M3.1 Flash
A controlled coastal illustration with a clear pelican silhouette, detailed wheels and accomplished feather and bill drawing. Continuous body construction and grounded wheels support the scene. Ambiguous leg, pedal and steering contacts weaken the riding mechanics; approximate directional lighting and simplified materials limit physical conviction.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | MiniMax M3.1 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Task & likeness | 7.0/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Anatomy & construction | 5.0/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Space & placement | 5.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Light & reflections | 5.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Purposeful detail | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Artistry & character | 5.5/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Materials & effects | 5.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Visual integrity | 6.0/10 | 6.5/10 |
A cycling pelican tests anatomy, riding posture and contact between the bird and the bicycle.