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FLUX.1 Kontext Max vs Seedream 3.0

By Elo rating, Seedream 3.0 is expected to win 53% of comparisons against FLUX.1 Kontext Max.

Both models received the same prompts. Wins and losses count only images judged together in the same call, the same comparisons the leaderboard Elo is fitted from.

FLUX.1 Kontext Max
Black Forest Labs
818 Elo ±39
Rank #33 of 42 · median 14s per image · 6 refused
Not judged in the same call yet
Elo expectation: FLUX.1 Kontext Max wins 47%
Seedream 3.0
Bytedance
838 Elo ±42
Rank #32 of 42 · median 8s per image

By category

CategoryFLUX.1 Kontext MaxSeedream 3.0Direct record
Anime & Cartoon Style 853 876 —
Architecture & Interiors 752 734 —
Complex Scenes 908 822 —
Ghibli style 848 952 —
Graphic Design 813 853 —
Hands & Anatomy 906 770 —
Photorealistic People & Portraits 613 883 —
Surreal & Creative Prompts 832 906 —
Text in Images 758 761 —
Ultra Hard 808 691 —

By criterion

CriterionFLUX.1 Kontext MaxSeedream 3.0
Prompt adherence 888 898
Technical quality 830 793
Artistic merit 782 834
Detail execution 770 787
Realism & coherence 852 852

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Anime & Cartoon Style An anime-style portrait of a samurai standing under pink cherry blossoms.
An anime-style portrait of a samurai standing under pink cherry blossoms. - FLUX.1 Kontext Max
FLUX.1 Kontext Max 6 / 10 Ranked 10th of 13, this is a competent but comparatively subdued portrait. Its intentional textured finish does not compensate for the limited contrast and weaker costume readability.
An anime-style portrait of a samurai standing under pink cherry blossoms. - Seedream 3.0
Seedream 3.0 8 / 10 Rank 7 of 13: a charming and highly prompt-faithful anime portrait with strong costume appeal. Softer equipment construction and a crowded blossom arrangement limit its comparative polish.
Architecture & Interiors Isometric architectural illustration of an ancient Chinese temple complex showing multiple pavilions, gardens, and ceremonial spaces. Include proper roof structures and traditional ornamentation.
Isometric architectural illustration of an ancient Chinese temple complex showing multiple pavilions, gardens, and ceremonial spaces. Include proper roof structures and traditional ornamentation. - FLUX.1 Kontext Max
FLUX.1 Kontext Max 7 / 10 Ranked eighth, this is a competent and readable architectural miniature. Repetitive building types and less convincing fine construction keep it from the excellent tier.
Isometric architectural illustration of an ancient Chinese temple complex showing multiple pavilions, gardens, and ceremonial spaces. Include proper roof structures and traditional ornamentation. - Seedream 3.0
Seedream 3.0 5 / 10 Ranks 11th of 13. The appealing miniature aesthetic does not overcome the loss of architectural precision caused by soft focus, simplified ornament, and incomplete framing.
Complex Scenes A family cooking together in a kitchen, each person busy with a different task.
A family cooking together in a kitchen, each person busy with a different task. - FLUX.1 Kontext Max
FLUX.1 Kontext Max 8 / 10 Ranks seventh as a technically polished and clearly relevant interpretation. Less distinctive artistry and slight congestion around the pouring action prevent it from matching the leading images.
A family cooking together in a kitchen, each person busy with a different task. - Seedream 3.0
Seedream 3.0 6 / 10 Ranks 11th of 13 because it establishes the requested situation without making every action equally convincing. Its restrained photographic finish is competent, but activity clarity and detailed execution trail the stronger ensemble scenes.
Ghibli style A countryside train station with a cat waiting on a bench. Rendered in Studio Ghibli animation style with Miyazaki's watercolor backgrounds and hand-drawn quality.
A countryside train station with a cat waiting on a bench. Rendered in Studio Ghibli animation style with Miyazaki's watercolor backgrounds and hand-drawn quality. - FLUX.1 Kontext Max
FLUX.1 Kontext Max 5 / 10 Ranks eleventh because the central cat and bench receive substantially weaker execution than the surrounding scenery. The image remains recognizable and atmospheric, but lacks the clarity, characterization, and construction confidence of its competitors.
A countryside train station with a cat waiting on a bench. Rendered in Studio Ghibli animation style with Miyazaki's watercolor backgrounds and hand-drawn quality. - Seedream 3.0
Seedream 3.0 8 / 10 Rank 4 of 11: this is one of the strongest stylistic matches, with an expressive animated cat and convincing rural background painting. Slightly rough structural details keep it below the two most polished station views.
Graphic Design App icon design for a weather app. Minimalist representation of a sun partially behind a stylized cloud, subtle gradient, modern flat style.
App icon design for a weather app. Minimalist representation of a sun partially behind a stylized cloud, subtle gradient, modern flat style. - FLUX.1 Kontext Max
FLUX.1 Kontext Max 5 / 10 Ranked 12th because its dimensional finish and heavy outlining are poorly aligned with the brief. The recognizable subject prevents outright failure, but substantial simplification would be necessary.
App icon design for a weather app. Minimalist representation of a sun partially behind a stylized cloud, subtle gradient, modern flat style. - Seedream 3.0
Seedream 3.0 8 / 10 Ranked 4th of 13. Its excellent contrast and sophisticated palette distinguish it, while the textured, softly raised presentation keeps it below the cleaner leaders.
Hands & Anatomy A runner mid-stride in a full-body action shot, limbs in motion and well-defined.
A runner mid-stride in a full-body action shot, limbs in motion and well-defined. - FLUX.1 Kontext Max
FLUX.1 Kontext Max 9 / 10 Ranked 2nd of 13 because it communicates speed exceptionally well while preserving believable anatomy. Slightly weaker shoe and shadow definition keeps it just behind the strongest forest image.
A runner mid-stride in a full-body action shot, limbs in motion and well-defined. - Seedream 3.0
Seedream 3.0 6 / 10 The image communicates speed effectively and has an appealing photographic atmosphere. It is less successful at the task's anatomical-definition requirement because important moving parts are insufficiently resolved.
Photorealistic People & Portraits A bride on her wedding day, smiling with tears of joy in her eyes.
A bride on her wedding day, smiling with tears of joy in her eyes. - FLUX.1 Kontext Max
FLUX.1 Kontext Max 5 / 10 This ranks 12th because it omits the essential tearful element while also presenting a noticeably idealized face. Its clean construction makes it usable as a generic bridal portrait, but it is less successful for this emotional-realism task.
A bride on her wedding day, smiling with tears of joy in her eyes. - Seedream 3.0
Seedream 3.0 8 / 10 Ranks third because its emotional expression is among the clearest in the set. Slightly processed surface texture keeps it below the most photographically convincing results.
Surreal & Creative Prompts An armchair designed in the shape of an avocado, presented in a contemporary product photography style with professional studio lighting against a minimalist background.
An armchair designed in the shape of an avocado, presented in a contemporary product photography style with professional studio lighting against a minimalist background. - FLUX.1 Kontext Max
FLUX.1 Kontext Max 8 / 10 Ranked 5th of 13, this is a clear and aesthetically successful avocado-armchair interpretation. Slightly synthetic surface treatment and simplified support construction prevent it from reaching the top tier.
An armchair designed in the shape of an avocado, presented in a contemporary product photography style with professional studio lighting against a minimalist background. - Seedream 3.0
Seedream 3.0 6 / 10 Ranks ninth of 13 for clear fruit recognition but less convincing photographic execution. Softness, uncertain base construction, and ambiguous material transitions hold it back.
Text in Images A storefront sign that says "Open 24/7" in neon lights, nighttime urban photography.
A storefront sign that says "Open 24/7" in neon lights, nighttime urban photography. - FLUX.1 Kontext Max
FLUX.1 Kontext Max 4 / 10 Underexposure and competing lettering significantly compromise the primary subject. The nighttime mood is present, but this is one of the weakest entries for readable, well-presented storefront signage.
A storefront sign that says "Open 24/7" in neon lights, nighttime urban photography. - Seedream 3.0
Seedream 3.0 6 / 10 Rank 10 of 13: accurate primary text keeps this solidly relevant to the brief. Coarse rendering, limited façade detail, and weaker secondary signage prevent a higher placement.
Ultra Hard Photorealistic aerial photograph clearly showing the edge of the Earth from space, capturing realistic curvature, atmosphere, and sunlight reflections
Photorealistic aerial photograph clearly showing the edge of the Earth from space, capturing realistic curvature, atmosphere, and sunlight reflections - FLUX.1 Kontext Max
FLUX.1 Kontext Max 6 / 10 The tilted horizon and clear atmospheric edge make this a competent interpretation. Oversculpted clouds and conspicuous stellar effects keep it in the middle tier rather than among the convincingly photographic examples.
Photorealistic aerial photograph clearly showing the edge of the Earth from space, capturing realistic curvature, atmosphere, and sunlight reflections - Seedream 3.0
Seedream 3.0 3 / 10 Ranks 13th of 13 because its impossible geology defeats the central realism requirement. Recognizable atmospheric and lighting cues cannot compensate for that fundamental failure.

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