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GPT-5.6 Terra vs GPT-6.1 Terra

GPT-6.1 Terra leads GPT-5.6 Terra by 14.6 points on StealthMark, 60.4 to 45.8. It leads on 6 of 9 benchmarks, including Foresight, and GPT-5.6 Terra on 3, including Latch. GPT-6.1 Terra scores higher on Newton's Mirror, with its largest category advantage in reflections.

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Overall StealthMark

45.8/100Overall rank 26/54
60.4/100Overall rank 9/54

General Intelligence

41.9/100
58.0/100

Visual Intelligence

52.7/100
64.9/100

Reasoning efficiency

On every task, result quality and reasoning tokens are each compared with all measured models and weighed equally. Each dot is one model.

Single-step reasoning Result quality weighed against reasoning tokens on a single problem

Multi-step reasoning Result quality weighed against reasoning tokens across connected steps, as in agentic workflows

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Where each model leads

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DATASHEET

Specs and pricing

GPT-6.1 Terra scores higher on StealthMark and is 2.4× cheaper per output token. Both take about 1.05M tokens of context.

  • GPT-5.6 Terra
  • GPT-6.1 Terra
  • Other models
  • Median
PricePer 1M output tokens, input below
GPT-5.6 Terra: $12$2 inputGPT-6.1 Terra: $52.4× cheaper$1 input
Context windowTokens per request, max output below
GPT-5.6 Terra: 1.05MTied128K max outputGPT-6.1 Terra: 1.05MTied128K max output
Output speedTokens per second, our measurement
GPT-5.6 Terra: 102tokens/sGPT-6.1 Terra: Not measured
Developer
OpenAIBoth
Released
9 Jul 202626 Oct 2026
Origin
United StatesBoth
Input → output
Text, image → textBoth

Full datasheets, every price and sourceGPT-5.6 Terra ↗GPT-6.1 Terra ↗

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.

GPT-5.6 Terra 30.1/100Rank 32/50

Survived 0 of 3
Foresight: complete playing field
Level 36 ptsTurn 7 / 20

GPT-6.1 Terra 62.0/100Rank 9/50

Survived 2 of 3
Foresight: complete playing field
Level 315 ptsTurn 20 / 20

Points per level

LevelGPT-5.6 TerraGPT-6.1 Terra
Level 1Second Thoughts
5 ptsOut of lives
21 ptsSurvived
Level 2Pressure Pot
9 ptsOut of lives
9 ptsOut of lives
Level 3Hide or Flight
6 ptsOut of lives
15 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.

GPT-5.6 Terra 80.0/100Rank 10/51

Cleared 5 of 5
Latch: complete playing field
Level 520.6 ptsTurn 27 / 40

GPT-6.1 Terra 77.7/100Rank 12/51

Cleared 5 of 5
Latch: complete playing field
Level 520.6 ptsTurn 27 / 40

Points per level

LevelGPT-5.6 TerraGPT-6.1 Terra
Level 1Hold the door
5.2 ptsCleared
5.2 ptsCleared
Level 2Crossfeed
9.6 ptsCleared
9.8 ptsCleared
Level 3Relay vault
19.2 ptsCleared
19.2 ptsCleared
Level 4Passing bay
18.2 ptsClearedFinished early · 3 beacons left
17.8 ptsClearedFinished early · 3 beacons left
Level 5Second thoughts
20.6 ptsCleared
20.6 ptsCleared

Newton's Mirror

Same task instructions

Physics, perspective and recursive reflections, tested together. Explore the test ↗

The judgment

GPT-5.6 Terra

The real sphere and airborne black blob are substantially too low in the complete frame after accounting for aspect ratio. The first wall and floor reflections have incompatible placement, relative size or silhouette. Both lateral regions lack the references' receding lane-and-chain organization. The few recognizable mirror images provide limited optical structure. The main, side and floor spheres replace nested mirror imagery with smooth bands, while sparse planar light patches and broad spherical highlights fail to establish coherent repeated emitter mapping.

GPT-6.1 Terra

The sphere, airborne black and first reflected silhouettes preserve important geometry within the portrait frame. Paint deformation, contact order and forward transport are supported, with a small crimson endpoint overshoot. Major optical omissions dominate: short finite reflection sequences and smooth bands replace extensive, spatially ordered mirror imagery. Dark gloss and crisp upper emitter shapes provide partial material credit.

Score breakdown

CategoryGPT-5.6 TerraGPT-6.1 Terra
State at 600 ms24.0/2523.0/25
Camera and placement6.0/1511.0/15
Reflections7.0/12033.0/120
Materials and scale5.5/107.5/10
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

Same task instructions

Visual construction and creative interpretation.

The judgment

GPT-5.6 Terra

Six ivory heads and rounded lobes create a striking radial emblem around a clear hexagonal opening. Soft shading gives the bodies volume, but abrupt rectangular and diagonal band endings make the continuous alternating weave ambiguous. Repetitive scale lines and simplified faces convey an ornamental serpent more convincingly than living anatomy.

GPT-6.1 Terra

A balanced serpent emblem with six attached outward heads, delicate scales and softly rounded bodies. Its compact silhouette reads clearly, but central routing does not establish every alternating crossing or crisp inward corner. Repetitive texture, limited facial anatomy and weak contact shadows constrain its organic character.

Score breakdown

CategoryGPT-5.6 TerraGPT-6.1 Terra
Task & likeness7.5/107.5/10
Anatomy & construction5.5/106.5/10
Space & placement7.0/106.5/10
Light & reflections7.5/106.0/10
Purposeful detail6.5/106.5/10
Artistry & character5.5/106.5/10
Materials & effects6.5/106.0/10
Visual integrity5.0/106.0/10

Benchmark task

A pale serpent woven into an interlocking knot tests connected anatomy, repeated structure and readable overlaps. Organic surface detail must work with the overall geometry.

Mona Lisa

Same task instructions

Precise visual recall and portrait reconstruction.

The judgment

GPT-5.6 Terra

The dark clothing, central portrait and restrained smile evoke the Mona Lisa, but replication is limited by the broad face, elongated neck, nearly frontal pose and indistinct landscape. Soft gradients give the face some volume. Crossed arms become rounded masses without readable fingers or wrists, and the expression lacks the original's subtlety. Clean framing and curves support an otherwise basic, uneven portrait.

GPT-6.1 Terra

A recognizable interpretation with developed facial shading, shaped sleeve folds and purposeful small features. These strengths support modest upward calibration, while the frontal torso, elongated proportions, schematic finger joints and unresolved seated support keep replication and construction uneven.

Score breakdown

CategoryGPT-5.6 TerraGPT-6.1 Terra
Task & likeness4.0/105.5/10
Anatomy & construction3.0/106.5/10
Space & placement4.5/104.5/10
Light & reflections5.0/106.5/10
Purposeful detail4.0/106.0/10
Artistry & character4.0/106.0/10
Materials & effects4.0/106.0/10
Visual integrity6.0/106.5/10

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

GPT-5.6 Terra

Warm sunset gradients, framing palms and colorful beach activities create an appealing scene. Animals, birds and a sun reflection fulfill the brief. The dog and turtle remain schematic, foreground depth is shallow, and the reflection forms rigid bands. Clean silhouettes and readable accessories support a competent illustration, but limited anatomy, material variation and lighting keep it below exceptional.

GPT-6.1 Terra

A coherent sunset illustration with clear prompt fulfillment, controlled framing and varied, purposeful small details. Simplified joints, frontal staging, flattened animal forms and weakly directional shadows limit its anatomical, spatial and physical sophistication.

Score breakdown

CategoryGPT-5.6 TerraGPT-6.1 Terra
Task & likeness7.5/108.5/10
Anatomy & construction5.0/107.5/10
Space & placement6.0/106.5/10
Light & reflections5.0/105.5/10
Purposeful detail6.5/107.5/10
Artistry & character5.0/107.0/10
Materials & effects5.5/106.5/10
Visual integrity5.0/107.5/10

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

GPT-5.6 Terra

This benchmark has not been assessed yet.

GPT-6.1 Terra

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

GPT-5.6 Terra

Expressive faces, a recognizable raccoon perched on the dog, and a sweeping wake make an appealing cartoon. The principal weakness is the steering interaction: the dog's paw sits beside the control assembly without a convincing handlebar grip. Bold outlines and coherent layering provide polish, while simplified shading, compressed seating geometry and angular splashes limit depth and physical credibility.

GPT-6.1 Terra

A coherent cartoon with expressive animals, readable steering and a clear wake. Fine facial and hull details reward inspection. The main limits are the boatlike craft, simplified joints, weakly braced frontal raccoon and minimal directional lighting or material depth.

Score breakdown

CategoryGPT-5.6 TerraGPT-6.1 Terra
Task & likeness7.5/106.5/10
Anatomy & construction5.0/105.5/10
Space & placement7.0/106.0/10
Light & reflections6.0/105.0/10
Purposeful detail7.0/107.0/10
Artistry & character5.0/106.0/10
Materials & effects7.0/106.0/10
Visual integrity7.5/107.0/10

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

GPT-5.6 Terra

The oversized bill, expressive eye and balanced twilight palette make the cyclist immediately readable. Clean contours and wheel details support the illustration, but the rabbit-like head tufts weaken pelican likeness. The wing does not clearly grip the handlebar, pedal contact is uneven, and the drivetrain is incomplete. Lighting remains mostly decorative.

GPT-6.1 Terra

A coherent pelican cyclist with expressive proportions, purposeful feather detail and developed bicycle machinery. Continuous body contours, aligned wheels and readable pedal contacts support the scene. Simplified articulation, shallow modelling and an unresolved steering connection limit construction and placement.

Score breakdown

CategoryGPT-5.6 TerraGPT-6.1 Terra
Task & likeness6.0/107.0/10
Anatomy & construction6.0/107.0/10
Space & placement7.0/106.0/10
Light & reflections6.5/105.5/10
Purposeful detail7.0/107.0/10
Artistry & character6.5/106.5/10
Materials & effects6.5/105.5/10
Visual integrity7.0/106.0/10

Benchmark task

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