Crouton Alpha 32.3/100Rank 29/52

STEALTHMARK · HEAD TO HEAD
All comparisons ↗Crouton Alpha leads MiniMax M3.1 Flash (early version) by 2.5 points on StealthMark, 48.0 to 45.5. MiniMax M3.1 Flash (early version) 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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BENCHMARK BY BENCHMARK
DATASHEET
Crouton Alpha scores higher on StealthMark. MiniMax M3.1 Flash (early version) runs 1.7× faster in our speed test.
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 (early version)
Visible panel shapes, curved sphere highlights, rounded side images and a lower continuation beneath the large left image establish recognizable local mirror structure. Their uneven arrangement, missing receding chains and absent nested imagery remain substantial shortcomings. The main sphere's framing is close, but black lacks projected separation and cyan does not establish recent apex contact.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | MiniMax M3.1 Flash (early version) |
|---|---|---|
| State at 600 ms | 19.0/25 | 11.0/25 |
| Camera and placement | 11.0/15 | 9.0/15 |
| Reflections | 21.5/120 | 15.5/120 |
| Materials and scale | 6.0/10 | 7.5/10 |
| 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.
MiniMax M3.1 Flash (early version)
The expressive rabbits, lavender moon and diagonal ring create an appealing storybook composition with nearly all requested features. Glossy eyes and pearly highlights work well. The helmet leaves the towering ears unenclosed, the reaching arm has little joint definition, and the spread boots suggest hovering more clearly than pushing off. Repeated scalloped fur marks and broad gradients limit material depth; purple edge halos soften otherwise controlled silhouettes.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | MiniMax M3.1 Flash (early version) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8.0/10 |
| Artistry & character | 5.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Materials & effects | 5.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Visual integrity | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
Crouton Alpha
Character scenes test expression, anatomy, materials and coherent visual construction.
MiniMax M3.1 Flash (early version)
An astronaut rabbit reaches for a carrot above a small moon while a younger companion peeks into view. The scene tests expressive characters, spatial relationships and material detail.
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 (early version)
The dark clothing, folded hands and muted landscape make the reference recognizable. Replication is limited by the broad frontal face, oversized head, explicit smile and simplified landscape. Arms connect coherently, but overlapping hands lack convincing finger construction. Soft gradients suggest volume and atmospheric depth; clothing folds and facial features remain schematic.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | MiniMax M3.1 Flash (early version) |
|---|---|---|
| Task & likeness | 4.5/10 | 4.5/10 |
| Anatomy & construction | 4.0/10 | 5.0/10 |
| Space & placement | 4.5/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Light & reflections | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Purposeful detail | 4.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Artistry & character | 4.5/10 | 5.0/10 |
| Materials & effects | 4.0/10 | 4.5/10 |
| 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 (early version)
A cheerful, coherent beach illustration with a strong sunset focal point, varied animals and readable small accessories. Connected flamingo legs and grounded foreground objects support the scene. Construction remains schematic, especially the airborne marine animal; its jump lacks clear water displacement. The sun reflection is effective but geometrically rigid, while shadows and material textures provide limited depth.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | MiniMax M3.1 Flash (early version) |
|---|---|---|
| Task & likeness | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Anatomy & construction | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Space & placement | 5.5/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Light & reflections | 5.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Purposeful detail | 7.0/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Artistry & character | 5.0/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Materials & effects | 5.5/10 | 6.0/10 |
| 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
This benchmark has not been assessed yet.
MiniMax M3.1 Flash (early version)
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.
MiniMax M3.1 Flash (early version)
The raccoon clearly rides on the dog's back, and the dog's paws reach a connected steering assembly. Expressive faces, controlled outlines and layered mountains make an appealing illustration. The seated anatomy and hull geometry are simplified, while the sunset has little corresponding reflection or directional shading. Curved spray conveys motion, although several splash ribbons look decorative.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | MiniMax M3.1 Flash (early version) |
|---|---|---|
| Task & likeness | 7.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Anatomy & construction | 5.0/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Space & placement | 6.0/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Light & reflections | 6.0/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Purposeful detail | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Artistry & character | 5.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Materials & effects | 5.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Visual integrity | 6.0/10 | 8.5/10 |
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.
MiniMax M3.1 Flash (early version)
The large pouched bill clearly identifies the pelican, and the balanced bicycle silhouette makes the action readable. Attached legs reach the crank area, but overlapping feet and crank lines leave pedal contact ambiguous. Consistent wheel scale, clean contours and a restrained coastal palette support an appealing composition. Lighting and surface treatment remain simple and mostly flat.
| Category | Crouton Alpha | MiniMax M3.1 Flash (early version) |
|---|---|---|
| Task & likeness | 7.0/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Anatomy & construction | 5.0/10 | 6.5/10 |
| 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 | 5.5/10 |
| Materials & effects | 5.0/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Visual integrity | 6.0/10 | 7.5/10 |
A cycling pelican tests anatomy, riding posture and contact between the bird and the bicycle.