High-precision image upscaler optimized for portraits, faces and products, powered by Clarity AI with support up to 10K resolution
Settled by community votes across 1 shared challenge, with an AI judge weighing in on each.
Crystal Upscaler
28.7
arena score
#1 of 4 in Image Upscaling
Best Image Upscaling right now
Skill signature
· Image Upscaling
Topaz Image Upscale
18.5
arena score
#2 of 4 in Image Upscaling
Top 2 in Image Upscaling
Vote tally
Where the votes landed
Crystal Upscaler
90.0%
win rate
Ties
10.0%
Topaz Image Upscale
0.0%
win rate
90.0%
10.0% ties
0.0%
Shared challenges
1
Challenge by challenge
The strongest take from each model on every shared challenge, with the AI judge's read.
Weave Warfare
Image Upscaling“”
Crystal Upscaler
Topaz Image Upscale
90% wins
10% ties
0% wins
AI Judge Analysis
Crystal Upscaler
- + Natural and coherent fabric weave throughout the image.
- + Sharp, well-defined stitching details that look realistic.
- + High level of preservation for the organic texture of the materials.
- − None notable for the given context.
Topaz Image Upscale
- + Boosted contrast makes colors appear more vibrant.
- − Over-sharpening creates a plastic-like or artificial sheen on the fabric.
- − Significant processing artifacts visible on the yellow fabric panel.
- − Loss of realistic micro-textures due to aggressive smoothing and sharpening.
Verdict: In this upscaling task, Crystal Upscaler produces a much more natural and believable fabric texture with consistent micro-details. Topaz Image Upscale suffers from over-processing, resulting in a waxy appearance and noticeable artifacts that detract from the realism of the textile surfaces.
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Professional-grade image upscaler from Topaz Labs offering five specialized models (Standard, Low Resolution, CGI, High Fidelity, Text Refine) with optional face enhancement