Crouton Alpha 32.3/100Rank 29/52

STEALTHMARK · HEAD TO HEAD
All comparisons ↗Crouton Alpha leads Qwen3.6-35B-A3B by 27.2 points on StealthMark, 48.0 to 20.8. It leads on 8 of 9 benchmarks, including both games, and Qwen3.6-35B-A3B on 1. Crouton Alpha scores higher on Newton's Mirror, with its largest category advantage in reflections.
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Crouton Alpha scores higher on StealthMark. Qwen3.6-35B-A3B runs 3.3× faster in our speed test.
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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.
Qwen3.6-35B-A3B
The artwork demonstrates rounded volume, recognizable paint colors and a compact black feature at an appropriate screen height. The enlarged main-sphere framing, unsupported crimson and cyan interaction histories, oversized compact paint balls and largely missing mirror structure remain substantial weaknesses. The core assessment is 20/170; with no demonstrated floor damage, the combined assessment remains 20/180.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | Qwen3.6-35B-A3B |
|---|---|---|
| State at 600 ms | 19.0/25 | 2.5/25 |
| Camera and placement | 11.0/15 | 4.0/15 |
| Reflections | 21.5/120 | 3.5/120 |
| Materials and scale | 6.0/10 | 2.5/10 |
| 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.
Qwen3.6-35B-A3B
An appealing fantasy illustration with coordinated ornament, readable suspension and luminous turquoise accents. Plausible limb attachments and soft shading support competent execution. Bear-like proportions, unclear paw gestures, insufficient white robe fabric, crowded chest details and shallow material modeling limit its finish.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | Qwen3.6-35B-A3B |
|---|---|---|
| Task & likeness | 6.5/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Anatomy & construction | 5.5/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Space & placement | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Light & reflections | 5.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Purposeful detail | 7.0/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Artistry & character | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Materials & effects | 5.5/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Visual integrity | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
Crouton Alpha
Character scenes test expression, anatomy, materials and coherent visual construction.
Qwen3.6-35B-A3B
A floating capybara in ornate robes tests character anatomy, layered fabric and the placement of surrounding luminous 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.
Qwen3.6-35B-A3B
A recognizable but basic geometric interpretation. Muted colors and soft shading provide cohesion, while weak likeness, unresolved hands, rigid anatomy and shallow landscape construction substantially limit the replication.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | Qwen3.6-35B-A3B |
|---|---|---|
| Task & likeness | 4.5/10 | 2.0/10 |
| Anatomy & construction | 4.0/10 | 1.0/10 |
| Space & placement | 4.5/10 | 2.0/10 |
| Light & reflections | 5.0/10 | 0.5/10 |
| Purposeful detail | 4.0/10 | 1.5/10 |
| Artistry & character | 4.5/10 | 1.5/10 |
| Materials & effects | 4.0/10 | 1.5/10 |
| Visual integrity | 6.0/10 | 2.0/10 |
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.
Qwen3.6-35B-A3B
A recognizable beach sunset with balanced framing and appealing color transitions. Birds, boats and small animals fulfill the main scene requirements. Elementary anatomy, faint details, weak grounding and rigid reflection columns limit depth and finish.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | Qwen3.6-35B-A3B |
|---|---|---|
| Task & likeness | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Anatomy & construction | 5.0/10 | 4.5/10 |
| Space & placement | 5.5/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Light & reflections | 5.5/10 | 4.5/10 |
| Purposeful detail | 7.0/10 | 4.5/10 |
| Artistry & character | 5.0/10 | 4.5/10 |
| Materials & effects | 5.5/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Visual integrity | 7.0/10 | 5.0/10 |
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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Qwen3.6-35B-A3B
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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.
Qwen3.6-35B-A3B
Clean shapes, cheerful faces and bright colors make the riding arrangement readable. The dog does not visibly operate the control, while awkward limbs, shallow hull placement and stiff poses limit credibility. Gradients and layered foam add modest volume and motion. The obscured tail attachment does not establish detachment.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | Qwen3.6-35B-A3B |
|---|---|---|
| Task & likeness | 7.0/10 | 4.5/10 |
| Anatomy & construction | 5.0/10 | 3.5/10 |
| Space & placement | 6.0/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Light & reflections | 6.0/10 | 3.5/10 |
| Purposeful detail | 6.5/10 | 4.5/10 |
| Artistry & character | 5.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Materials & effects | 5.5/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Visual integrity | 6.0/10 | 3.5/10 |
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.
Qwen3.6-35B-A3B
A cheerful, readable illustration with a distinctive pelican silhouette, clean contours and an orderly landscape. Soft glow and restrained shading provide modest atmosphere. Construction is weaker: the handlebar is disconnected, wings do not reach the controls, and overlapping legs leave pedaling ambiguous. Simple forms and mostly flat materials limit depth and drawing sophistication.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | Qwen3.6-35B-A3B |
|---|---|---|
| Task & likeness | 7.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Anatomy & construction | 5.0/10 | 3.5/10 |
| Space & placement | 5.5/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Light & reflections | 5.5/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Purposeful detail | 6.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Artistry & character | 5.5/10 | 5.0/10 |
| Materials & effects | 5.0/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Visual integrity | 6.0/10 | 4.5/10 |
A cycling pelican tests anatomy, riding posture and contact between the bird and the bicycle.