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Crouton Alpha vs Qwen3.6-27B

Crouton Alpha leads Qwen3.6-27B by 15.6 points on StealthMark, 48.0 to 32.4. It leads on 7 of 9 benchmarks, including Latch, and Qwen3.6-27B on 2, including Foresight. Crouton Alpha scores higher on Newton's Mirror, with its largest category advantage in state at 600 ms.

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Overall StealthMark

48.0/100Overall rank 23/56
32.4/100Overall rank 44/56

General Intelligence

43.5/100
25.6/100

Visual Intelligence

56.0/100
43.9/100

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

Local modelOpen model · Apache-2.0

BENCHMARK BY BENCHMARK

Where each model leads

  • Crouton Alpha
  • Qwen3.6-27B
  • Other models
  • Median

DATASHEET

Specs and pricing

Crouton Alpha scores higher on StealthMark and runs 1.8× faster in our speed test.

  • Crouton Alpha
  • Qwen3.6-27B
  • Other models
  • Median
PricePer 1M output tokens, input below
Crouton Alpha: No list priceQwen3.6-27B: $3.60$0.60 input
Context windowTokens per request, max output below
Crouton Alpha: Not publishedQwen3.6-27B: 1.01M64K max output
Output speedTokens per second, our measurement
Crouton Alpha: 1751.8× fastertokens/sQwen3.6-27B: 96tokens/s
SizeTotal and active parameters
Crouton Alpha: Not disclosedQwen3.6-27B: 27BAll active
Developer
Not publishedQwen / Alibaba
Released
Not published22 Apr 2026
Origin
Not publishedChina
Input → output
Not publishedText, image, video → text
Architecture
Not publishedDense causal language model with vision encoder; hybrid Gated DeltaNet and gated attention; MTP-trained

Full datasheets, every price and sourceQwen3.6-27B ↗

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

Qwen3.6-27B 37.8/100Rank 25/52

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

Points per level

LevelCrouton AlphaQwen3.6-27B
Level 1Second Thoughts
3 ptsOut of lives
9 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

Qwen3.6-27B 28.5/100Rank 40/53

Cleared 3 of 5
Latch: complete playing field
Level 511 ptsTurn 25 / 40

Points per level

LevelCrouton AlphaQwen3.6-27B
Level 1Hold the door
5.2 ptsCleared
4.8 ptsCleared
Level 2Crossfeed
9.4 ptsCleared
8.8 ptsClearedFinished early · 1 beacon left
Level 3Relay vault
11.2 ptsFinished early
16.4 ptsClearedFinished early · 3 beacons left
Level 4Passing bay
18.2 ptsClearedFinished early · 3 beacons left
13.4 ptsFinished early
Level 5Second thoughts
20.2 ptsCleared
11 ptsFinished early

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.

Qwen3.6-27B

The artwork depicts a shaded sphere, distinct paint colors and a separate airborne black blob. Crimson's apex overlap does not establish its earlier interaction and transport, while cyan's recent contact remains unsupported. Horizontal centering supplies limited camera agreement, but the sphere, black blob and prominent panel have substantial placement or projection departures. A few planar echoes provide reflection evidence; isolated patches and gradients replace most of the required mirror structure.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaQwen3.6-27B
State at 600 ms19.0/255.0/25
Camera and placement11.0/155.0/15
Reflections21.5/1208.0/120
Materials and scale6.0/104.0/10
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.

Qwen3.6-27B

An appealing decorative illustration with coordinated ornament, flowing panels and three glowing orbital lights. The arm arrangement reverses the requested sides. Uncertain neck continuity, concealed leg articulation, simplified paws, crowded chest jewelry and shallow surface modeling limit pose clarity and finish.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaQwen3.6-27B
Task & likeness6.5/106.5/10
Anatomy & construction5.5/105.0/10
Space & placement6.5/106.5/10
Light & reflections5.5/105.5/10
Purposeful detail7.0/106.0/10
Artistry & character5.0/105.0/10
Materials & effects5.5/105.0/10
Visual integrity7.5/107.0/10

Benchmark task

Crouton Alpha

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

Qwen3.6-27B

A floating capybara in ornate robes tests character anatomy, layered fabric and the placement of surrounding luminous forms.

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.

Qwen3.6-27B

The portrait loosely evokes Mona Lisa through its palette and silhouette. Readable pupils, brows and lips provide limited detail, and the torso remains continuous. The frontal elongated face, unresolved chest-level limb forms, shallow landscape and pervasive blur substantially weaken likeness, anatomy and finish.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaQwen3.6-27B
Task & likeness4.5/102.5/10
Anatomy & construction4.0/103.0/10
Space & placement4.5/104.0/10
Light & reflections5.0/104.0/10
Purposeful detail4.0/102.5/10
Artistry & character4.5/102.5/10
Materials & effects4.0/103.0/10
Visual integrity6.0/104.0/10

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.

Qwen3.6-27B

A recognizable sunset beach with balanced palms, clean shapes and effective warm–cool contrast. Small animals and play equipment address the brief, but rudimentary anatomy, uncertain water contacts, sparse reflections and flat materials keep the drawing basic or uneven.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaQwen3.6-27B
Task & likeness8.5/107.5/10
Anatomy & construction5.0/105.0/10
Space & placement5.5/105.5/10
Light & reflections5.5/105.5/10
Purposeful detail7.0/104.5/10
Artistry & character5.0/105.5/10
Materials & effects5.5/105.5/10
Visual integrity7.0/107.0/10

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.

Qwen3.6-27B

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.

Qwen3.6-27B

A readable cartoon with balanced colors, clean shapes and a clearly supported raccoon. Continuous body construction and modest shading deserve credit. Rudimentary limbs, unresolved steering connections, stiff gestures and schematic water effects limit physical credibility and finish.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaQwen3.6-27B
Task & likeness7.0/104.5/10
Anatomy & construction5.0/103.5/10
Space & placement6.0/106.0/10
Light & reflections6.0/105.5/10
Purposeful detail6.5/105.5/10
Artistry & character5.0/104.0/10
Materials & effects5.5/105.5/10
Visual integrity6.0/102.5/10

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.

Qwen3.6-27B

A lively, coherent illustration with recognizable pelican features, purposeful accessories and useful surface variation. Ambiguous neck layering, uncertain pedal engagement and an unresolved drivetrain limit construction. Aligned wheels and layered scenery establish placement, while inconsistent shadow direction and crowded overlaps constrain finish.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaQwen3.6-27B
Task & likeness7.0/107.5/10
Anatomy & construction5.0/104.0/10
Space & placement5.5/106.5/10
Light & reflections5.5/105.0/10
Purposeful detail6.5/106.5/10
Artistry & character5.5/105.5/10
Materials & effects5.0/106.5/10
Visual integrity6.0/106.5/10

Benchmark task

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