Crouton Alpha 32.3/100Rank 29/52

STEALTHMARK · HEAD TO HEAD
All comparisons ↗Crouton Alpha leads LongCat-2.0 by 22.5 points on StealthMark, 48.0 to 25.5. It leads on 5 of the 7 benchmarks with results for both and LongCat-2.0 on 2. Crouton Alpha scores higher on Ground Truth.
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DATASHEET
Crouton Alpha scores higher on StealthMark and runs 2× faster in our speed test.
Full datasheets, every price and sourceLongCat-2.0 ↗
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.
LongCat-2.0
Cyan lies on the sphere's facing middle rather than showing its recent interaction near the apex. Separate airborne black and elongated crimson support part of the timing sequence. Small side images and an overlapping lower image provide limited reflection ordering, but recursive room structure, nested imagery and emitter mappings are largely absent. The main sphere is smaller and higher in the frame than prescribed, and the surfaces have a soft, matte appearance.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | LongCat-2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| State at 600 ms | 19.0/25 | 9.5/25 |
| Camera and placement | 11.0/15 | 6.5/15 |
| Reflections | 21.5/120 | 12.5/120 |
| Materials and scale | 6.0/10 | 5.5/10 |
| 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.
LongCat-2.0
Amber slit eyes, a pointed beak, cream feathers and gold-trimmed black clothing establish the secretive owl rogue. The head appears frontal rather than lowered, with much of the face exposed. The centered silhouette is effective, but stiff cloak geometry, shallow facial modeling and extremely dark clothing limit depth and finish. Sparse gold markings suggest the requested circuitry only loosely.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | LongCat-2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Task & likeness | 6.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Anatomy & construction | 5.5/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Space & placement | 6.5/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Light & reflections | 5.5/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Purposeful detail | 7.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Artistry & character | 5.0/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Materials & effects | 5.5/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Visual integrity | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 |
Crouton Alpha
Character scenes test expression, anatomy, materials and coherent visual construction.
LongCat-2.0
A cloaked owl with luminous eyes tests expression, fabric folds and the separation of dark forms.
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.
LongCat-2.0
The centered portrait, slight smile, overlapping hands and distant landscape suggest Mona Lisa, but replication is weak. The face has little volume, the shoulders and torso form a narrow wedge, and the hands are fingerless ovals with unresolved wrists. Broad gray background bands provide limited depth. A bright head rim and pale hands contrast with an almost featureless dark figure.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | LongCat-2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Task & likeness | 4.5/10 | 0.5/10 |
| Anatomy & construction | 4.0/10 | 0.5/10 |
| Space & placement | 4.5/10 | 0.5/10 |
| Light & reflections | 5.0/10 | 0.5/10 |
| Purposeful detail | 4.0/10 | 0.0/10 |
| Artistry & character | 4.5/10 | 0.5/10 |
| Materials & effects | 4.0/10 | 0.0/10 |
| Visual integrity | 6.0/10 | 0.5/10 |
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.
LongCat-2.0
The sunset, palms, birds and beach animals create a cheerful, readable scene. Clean silhouettes and a vivid sky establish the composition, but construction remains schematic. The right palm appears rooted in open water, shadows have limited connection to the sunset, and the sun’s reflection consists of rigid bands. Small creatures and beach equipment are recognizable but minimally developed.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | LongCat-2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Task & likeness | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Anatomy & construction | 5.0/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Space & placement | 5.5/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Light & reflections | 5.5/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Purposeful detail | 7.0/10 | 5.0/10 |
| Artistry & character | 5.0/10 | 5.0/10 |
| Materials & effects | 5.5/10 | 3.0/10 |
| Visual integrity | 7.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
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
This benchmark has not been assessed yet.
LongCat-2.0
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.
LongCat-2.0
The raccoon is recognizable and expressive, with a clear mask and striped tail. The dog's anatomy is poorly resolved, and the flattened craft lacks convincing steering and seating. Feet extend below the hull, weakening the sense of support. An appealing palette, clean shapes and decorative water effects give the illustration some polish.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | LongCat-2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Task & likeness | 7.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Anatomy & construction | 5.0/10 | 3.0/10 |
| Space & placement | 6.0/10 | 4.5/10 |
| Light & reflections | 6.0/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Purposeful detail | 6.5/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Artistry & character | 5.0/10 | 3.0/10 |
| Materials & effects | 5.5/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Visual integrity | 6.0/10 | 5.0/10 |
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.
LongCat-2.0
A clearly recognizable pelican cycles through a well-composed coastal sunset. Warm colors, flowing scarf, feather contours and bicycle details give the illustration character. The legs connect to the body, but the farther foot's pedal contact and the wing's handlebar grip remain ambiguous. Clean vector shapes provide polish, with limited material texture and directional shading.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | LongCat-2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Task & likeness | 7.0/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Anatomy & construction | 5.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Space & placement | 5.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Light & reflections | 5.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Purposeful detail | 6.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Artistry & character | 5.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Materials & effects | 5.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Visual integrity | 6.0/10 | 8.5/10 |
A cycling pelican tests anatomy, riding posture and contact between the bird and the bicycle.