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Muse Spark Open vs Qwen3.8-Max-0902

Qwen3.8-Max-0902 leads Muse Spark Open by 19.2 points on StealthMark, 63.3 to 44.1. It leads on all 9 benchmarks. Qwen3.8-Max-0902 scores higher on Newton's Mirror, with its largest category advantage in reflections.

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Overall StealthMark

44.1/100Overall rank 29/53
63.3/100Overall rank 6/53

General Intelligence

42.6/100
62.7/100

Visual Intelligence

46.6/100
64.5/100

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

  • Muse Spark Open

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Where each model leads

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DATASHEET

Specs and pricing

Muse Spark Open is 16% cheaper per output token and runs 4.8× faster in our speed test. Qwen3.8-Max-0902 scores higher on StealthMark. Both take about 1M tokens of context.

  • Muse Spark Open
  • Qwen3.8-Max-0902
  • Other models
  • Median
PricePer 1M output tokens, input below
Muse Spark Open: $4.2516% cheaper$1.25 inputQwen3.8-Max-0902: $4.95$1.65 input
Context windowTokens per request, max output below
Muse Spark Open: 1MTied1M max outputQwen3.8-Max-0902: 1MTied128K max output
Output speedTokens per second, our measurement
Muse Spark Open: 3614.8× fastertokens/sQwen3.8-Max-0902: 76tokens/s
SizeTotal and active parameters
Muse Spark Open: 816B42B activeQwen3.8-Max-0902: 2.4T95B activeEstimated
Developer
MetaQwen / Alibaba Cloud
Released
15 Oct 20262 Sep 2026
Origin
United StatesChina
Input → output
Text, image, audio, video → textText, image → text
Architecture
Sparse mixture-of-experts Transformer with perception encoders; 62 decoder layers, 256 experts with 8 selected per token, grouped-query attention and sliding-window/full-attention layers.Mixture-of-Experts; hosted version based on the open Qwen3.8-2.4T-A95B

Full datasheets, every price and sourceMuse Spark Open ↗Qwen3.8-Max-0902 ↗

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.

Muse Spark Open 29.4/100Rank 34/47

Survived 0 of 3
Foresight: complete playing field
Level 38 ptsTurn 15 / 20

Qwen3.8-Max-0902 72.4/100Rank 4/47

Survived 2 of 3
Foresight: complete playing field
Level 316 ptsTurn 20 / 20

Points per level

LevelMuse Spark OpenQwen3.8-Max-0902
Level 1Second Thoughts
4 ptsOut of lives
27 ptsSurvived
Level 2Pressure Pot
9 ptsOut of lives
12 ptsOut of lives
Level 3Hide or Flight
8 ptsOut of lives
16 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.

Muse Spark Open 75.7/100Rank 12/48

Cleared 5 of 5
Latch: complete playing field
Level 519.6 ptsTurn 32 / 40

Qwen3.8-Max-0902 82.6/100Rank 6/48

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

Points per level

LevelMuse Spark OpenQwen3.8-Max-0902
Level 1Hold the door
5.2 ptsCleared
5.2 ptsCleared
Level 2Crossfeed
9.8 ptsCleared
9.8 ptsCleared
Level 3Relay vault
19.2 ptsCleared
19.2 ptsCleared
Level 4Passing bay
17.8 ptsClearedFinished early · 1 beacon left
18.2 ptsClearedFinished early · 3 beacons left
Level 5Second thoughts
19.6 ptsCleared
20.6 ptsCleared

Newton's Mirror

Same task instructions

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

The judgment

Muse Spark Open

The airborne black blob and deformed paint support the broad contact sequence, although cyan attachment and wheel-directed transport remain partial. The sphere and black blob have substantial framing errors. The dominant limitation is the largely absent mirror system: faint wall circles and isolated highlights provide little evidence of recursive room geometry or curved nested reflections. Oversized compact paint features and diffuse material treatment further limit credit.

Qwen3.8-Max-0902

The central sphere and differentiated cyan/crimson interaction are supported. The tiny highlighted object above the sphere provides partial airborne-black evidence. The few isolated sphere and panel images preserve limited optical relationships, but most of the repeating mirror-room structure is missing. Core score: 64.5/170; including the floor-damage reward: 64.5/180.

Score breakdown

CategoryMuse Spark OpenQwen3.8-Max-0902
State at 600 ms14.0/2523.0/25
Camera and placement6.0/1512.0/15
Reflections8.0/12029.0/120
Materials and scale3.5/108.0/10
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

Muse Spark Open

The rounded silhouette and asymmetric expression make an appealing baby elephant, supported by a quiet background and grounding shadow. The protective action remains difficult to read: forefeet cannot be confidently traced into a grip, and seed contact is crowded by fine lines. Controlled simple shapes provide charm, but limited anatomical clarity, shading and surface detail leave the execution uneven.

Qwen3.8-Max-0902

A coherent ornamental illustration with balanced framing, appealing color and legible magical accessories. The disconnected raised wrist, incorrect raised-arm side and palm orientation, bear-like facial proportions and shallow material modeling limit execution. Clean decoration and compact spatial balance remain strengths.

Score breakdown

CategoryMuse Spark OpenQwen3.8-Max-0902
Task & likeness5.0/107.5/10
Anatomy & construction4.5/106.5/10
Space & placement6.0/108.0/10
Light & reflections5.0/107.0/10
Purposeful detail6.0/107.5/10
Artistry & character5.0/107.0/10
Materials & effects5.0/107.5/10
Visual integrity6.5/106.5/10

Benchmark task

Muse Spark Open

A small elephant protecting a delicate seed tests expressive anatomy, physical contact and contrasting organic materials.

Qwen3.8-Max-0902

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

Muse Spark Open

A recognizable, orderly interpretation with clean major contours, connected body forms and modest facial shading. Wide eyes, frontal symmetry and schematic hands limit likeness and expression. Layered scenery establishes basic depth, but shallow arm overlaps, flat clothing and sparse fine detail keep the execution basic and uneven.

Qwen3.8-Max-0902

A recognizable, cohesive Mona Lisa interpretation with readable landscape layers and a restrained expression. Continuous body construction and clean contours support readability, but broad hands, simplified drapery, frontal symmetry and limited facial volume keep the execution basic and uneven.

Score breakdown

CategoryMuse Spark OpenQwen3.8-Max-0902
Task & likeness3.0/104.5/10
Anatomy & construction3.0/103.5/10
Space & placement5.0/105.0/10
Light & reflections4.5/105.0/10
Purposeful detail4.0/105.0/10
Artistry & character3.0/105.0/10
Materials & effects4.0/103.5/10
Visual integrity6.0/105.0/10

Benchmark task

An SVG interpretation of the Mona Lisa tests facial likeness, anatomy and the composition of a familiar portrait.

Beach

Different task instructions

Creativity, perspective and visual beauty.

The judgment

Muse Spark Open

A coherent sunset beach with readable activities, balanced framing and controlled colour transitions. Small accessories add interest, but schematic anatomy, limited surface detail, weak directional shadows and a geometric reflection constrain its finish. Most shapes and overlaps remain clean.

Qwen3.8-Max-0902

A strong stylized beach illustration with coherent sunset color, lively dolphin arcs and balanced activity. Clean contours, readable ground contact and an aligned reflection support the finish. Schematic anatomy, sparse small-subject features, flat materials and repetitive water highlights limit physical depth and refinement.

Score breakdown

CategoryMuse Spark OpenQwen3.8-Max-0902
Task & likeness8.0/108.5/10
Anatomy & construction6.0/107.5/10
Space & placement6.5/107.5/10
Light & reflections5.5/108.0/10
Purposeful detail6.5/107.0/10
Artistry & character5.5/108.0/10
Materials & effects6.0/106.5/10
Visual integrity8.0/108.5/10

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

Muse Spark Open

This benchmark has not been assessed yet.

Qwen3.8-Max-0902

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

Different task instructions

Scene composition and interacting subjects.

The judgment

Muse Spark Open

Expressive faces, distinct accessories and clean color separation make the scene appealing and recognizable. Character detail is stronger than the functional construction: steering contact, limb overlaps and seating remain ambiguous. The readable hull and lively spray establish motion, while limited directional shading and simplified surfaces constrain depth and physical coherence.

Qwen3.8-Max-0902

The riding arrangement and steering action are readable, supported by coherent visible attachments and useful character details. Clean shapes, strong color separation and clustered foam make the scene appealing and active. Stiff anatomy, crowded controls, limited directional lighting and simple surface treatments constrain sophistication.

Score breakdown

CategoryMuse Spark OpenQwen3.8-Max-0902
Task & likeness4.0/108.0/10
Anatomy & construction3.0/107.0/10
Space & placement6.0/107.0/10
Light & reflections4.5/106.5/10
Purposeful detail7.0/107.0/10
Artistry & character3.5/106.5/10
Materials & effects5.0/106.0/10
Visual integrity5.0/107.5/10

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

Different task instructions

Subject construction and spatial relationships.

The judgment

Muse Spark Open

A controlled, appealing cartoon with a recognizable pelican, expressive face and clean curved forms. Feather lines, spokes and bill shading provide useful complexity. Aligned wheels and a ground shadow establish placement, but uncertain pedal contacts and obscured mechanical connections weaken support and riding action. Lighting remains loosely coordinated with the sun.

Qwen3.8-Max-0902

An appealing graphic illustration with a recognizable pelican, readable bicycle and clean coastal composition. Steering contact and one connected pedal support the action. Ambiguous neck-to-torso construction, an unclear opposing pedal connection, shallow space and limited material and lighting effects constrain its execution.

Score breakdown

CategoryMuse Spark OpenQwen3.8-Max-0902
Task & likeness7.5/108.5/10
Anatomy & construction5.0/106.5/10
Space & placement6.0/107.0/10
Light & reflections5.0/106.0/10
Purposeful detail6.5/107.5/10
Artistry & character5.5/107.5/10
Materials & effects6.0/106.0/10
Visual integrity7.5/108.0/10

Benchmark task

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