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GPT Image 1.5 vs GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst

By Elo rating, GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst is expected to win 89% of comparisons against GPT Image 1.5.

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.

GPT Image 1.5
OpenAI
1077 Elo ±48
Rank #15 of 44 · median 37s per image · 11 refused
Not judged in the same call yet
Elo expectation: GPT Image 1.5 wins 11%
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst
OpenAI
1439 Elo ±65
Rank #2 of 44 · median 157s per image · 5 refused

By category

CategoryGPT Image 1.5GPT Image 2.6 SunburstDirect record
Anime & Cartoon Style 1122 1359 —
Architecture & Interiors 1135 1730 —
Complex Scenes 1027 1738 —
Ghibli style 1175 1626 —
Graphic Design 919 1025 —
Hands & Anatomy 1092 1454 —
Photorealistic People & Portraits 1093 1523 —
Surreal & Creative Prompts 1140 1711 —
Text in Images 995 1259 —
Ultra Hard 1261 1524 —

By criterion

CriterionGPT Image 1.5GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst
Prompt adherence 1120 1342
Technical quality 1016 1347
Artistic merit 1066 1342
Detail execution 1055 1411
Realism & coherence 991 1340

Side by side

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. - GPT Image 1.5
GPT Image 1.5 7 / 10
Judge's noteRank 10 of 13: competent and attractive, with clear anime and samurai cues. Excessive surface busyness and less controlled fabric rendering prevent a higher placement.
An anime-style portrait of a samurai standing under pink cherry blossoms. - GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst 9 / 10
Judge's noteRanked 2nd of 12, this has the strongest explicitly cel-anime character design and one of the most memorable color schemes. Minor sword-placement ambiguities keep it just behind the more structurally assured leading image.
Architecture & Interiors Cutaway architectural drawing of a traditional Japanese machiya townhouse showing all rooms and structural elements. Include accurate proportions, traditional joinery, and typical spatial organization.
Cutaway architectural drawing of a traditional Japanese machiya townhouse showing all rooms and structural elements. Include accurate proportions, traditional joinery, and typical spatial organization. - GPT Image 1.5
GPT Image 1.5 5 / 10
Judge's noteThe image is more engaging and programmatically rich than the minimal room cutaways. Nevertheless, its covered courtyard, unresolved upper access, and unreliable annotations significantly weaken its architectural credibility.
Cutaway architectural drawing of a traditional Japanese machiya townhouse showing all rooms and structural elements. Include accurate proportions, traditional joinery, and typical spatial organization. - GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst 9 / 10
Judge's noteRanked 1/12, this provides the strongest combination of machiya knowledge, spatial organization, and structural explanation. Small coordination issues remain, but it most convincingly fulfills the technical architectural intent.
Complex Scenes A bustling market scene with dozens of people buying and selling goods.
A bustling market scene with dozens of people buying and selling goods. - GPT Image 1.5
GPT Image 1.5 6 / 10
Judge's noteVivid and highly faithful to the prompt, but weaker on the close-up interaction that should anchor the scene. The ambiguous weighing apparatus and soft hand structure outweigh its attractive atmosphere.
A bustling market scene with dozens of people buying and selling goods. - GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst 9 / 10
Judge's noteRanks second of 12, offering the strongest combination of visual appeal and varied market storytelling. Slightly less convincing contact details keep it behind the more documentary-looking first-place image.
Ghibli style A flying castle floating in clouds at sunrise. Match the visual aesthetic of 'Howl's Moving Castle' by Studio Ghibli, with Miyazaki's blend of steampunk elements and fantasy.
A flying castle floating in clouds at sunrise. Match the visual aesthetic of 'Howl's Moving Castle' by Studio Ghibli, with Miyazaki's blend of steampunk elements and fantasy. - GPT Image 1.5
GPT Image 1.5 9 / 10
Judge's noteThis ranks first of the 12 images for its balance of stylistic fidelity, imaginative engineering, and clear composition. Minor ambiguity in the smallest mechanisms keeps it below a flawless score.
A flying castle floating in clouds at sunrise. Match the visual aesthetic of 'Howl's Moving Castle' by Studio Ghibli, with Miyazaki's blend of steampunk elements and fantasy. - GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst 6 / 10
Judge's noteRanked eighth: strong materials and atmosphere are offset by the incomplete silhouette and weaker castle identity. It is a compelling mechanical fantasy image, but a less complete response than the better-framed castle designs.
Graphic Design Abstract geometric logo for tech startup 'Quantum Leap', evoking connection & speed, vibrant blue/purple gradient, sharp angles. 'Quantum Leap' as text contained in logo.
Abstract geometric logo for tech startup 'Quantum Leap', evoking connection & speed, vibrant blue/purple gradient, sharp angles. 'Quantum Leap' as text contained in logo. - GPT Image 1.5
GPT Image 1.5 4 / 10
Judge's noteRanked 11th of 13: correct wording keeps it above the misspelled and severely cropped candidates. Poor text contrast and excessive rendered complexity significantly undermine its core function as a logo.
Abstract geometric logo for tech startup 'Quantum Leap', evoking connection & speed, vibrant blue/purple gradient, sharp angles. 'Quantum Leap' as text contained in logo. - GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst 8 / 10
Judge's noteRanked 2nd of 12, this is one of the most compelling combinations of connection, speed, and recognizable branding. Its luminous presentation is slightly less versatile than the cleaner first-place design.
Hands & Anatomy A group of five people joining hands in a circle, seen from above.
A group of five people joining hands in a circle, seen from above. - GPT Image 1.5
GPT Image 1.5 4 / 10
Judge's noteRanked twelfth because it has only four people and a major hand-ownership problem at the center. Attractive color and sharp fabrics cannot rescue the prompt's primary anatomical interaction.
A group of five people joining hands in a circle, seen from above. - GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst 9 / 10
Judge's noteRanked 2nd of 12, this is the strongest central-stack interpretation and arguably the most expressive group portrait. The courtyard image narrowly leads through its more literal ring and clearer separation of all hand contacts.
Photorealistic People & Portraits A ultra high-resolution portrait of an elderly woman with silver hair and bifocal glasses, each lens reflecting a distant landscape, captured in warm late-afternoon sunlight
A ultra high-resolution portrait of an elderly woman with silver hair and bifocal glasses, each lens reflecting a distant landscape, captured in warm late-afternoon sunlight - GPT Image 1.5
GPT Image 1.5 6 / 10
Judge's noteRank 7 of 13: this is visually arresting and richly detailed, but weaker in physical optics. The postcard-like reflections and absent visible bifocal segments substantially limit its realism and prompt accuracy.
A ultra high-resolution portrait of an elderly woman with silver hair and bifocal glasses, each lens reflecting a distant landscape, captured in warm late-afternoon sunlight - GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst 9 / 10
Judge's noteRanked first for the strongest balance of photographic credibility, material detail, and prompt fulfillment. Its intricate rendering remains integrated rather than turning the glasses into a conspicuous visual effect.
Surreal & Creative Prompts A steampunk robot time-traveling in ancient Rome, depicted in a detailed cinematic style that blends historical accuracy with copper and brass retrofuturistic aesthetics.
A steampunk robot time-traveling in ancient Rome, depicted in a detailed cinematic style that blends historical accuracy with copper and brass retrofuturistic aesthetics. - GPT Image 1.5
GPT Image 1.5 6 / 10
Judge's noteRanks 7th of 13 for strong mechanical spectacle but weaker fulfillment of the temporal premise. Its static presentation and crowded component design keep it below the more complete narrative interpretations.
A steampunk robot time-traveling in ancient Rome, depicted in a detailed cinematic style that blends historical accuracy with copper and brass retrofuturistic aesthetics. - GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst 9 / 10
Judge's noteRanked 1st of 12, this provides the strongest combination of cinematic storytelling, historical atmosphere, and convincing steampunk craftsmanship. Residual softness in the crowded background prevents a flawless score, but its integrated human encounter gives it the edge over the other excellent entries.
Text in Images A book cover showing the title "Journey to Mars" along with an astronaut illustration, contemporary sci-fi design style.
A book cover showing the title "Journey to Mars" along with an astronaut illustration, contemporary sci-fi design style. - GPT Image 1.5
GPT Image 1.5 4 / 10
Judge's noteThis ranks last because elaborate rendering cannot compensate for visibly cropping the required title. The defect directly compromises the task's emphasis on accurate, clear text integrated with imagery.
A book cover showing the title "Journey to Mars" along with an astronaut illustration, contemporary sci-fi design style. - GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst 8 / 10
Judge's noteThis is a richly executed, professional-looking cover with especially strong environmental storytelling. It sits just below the leaders because its additional effects make the composition less effortless and restrained.
Ultra Hard Photorealistic image of a robot painting a realistic self-portrait (i.e. the robot) on canvas, mimicking Van Gogh’s art style; clear, realistic metallic textures and painting details visible
Photorealistic image of a robot painting a realistic self-portrait (i.e. the robot) on canvas, mimicking Van Gogh’s art style; clear, realistic metallic textures and painting details visible - GPT Image 1.5
GPT Image 1.5 5 / 10
Judge's noteMore imaginative and self-portrait-aware than the human-portrait variants, but it fails the photorealistic outer-scene requirement. Its high painterly merit cannot compensate for that central stylistic mismatch.
Photorealistic image of a robot painting a realistic self-portrait (i.e. the robot) on canvas, mimicking Van Gogh’s art style; clear, realistic metallic textures and painting details visible - GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst 8 / 10
Judge's noteThis is one of the most expressive and materially rich images in the set. Slightly looser identity matching and a busier working-hand area keep it below the two strongest self-portrait interpretations.

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