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DALL-E 3 OpenAI Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium Stability AI

Settled by community votes across 13 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.

DALL-E 3

20.1 arena score

#42 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium

16.8 arena score

#56 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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DALL-E 3

100.0%

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Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium

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Shared challenges 13

Challenge by challenge

The strongest take from each model on every shared challenge, with the AI judge's read.

Geometric Composition

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“A glass cube on a wooden table. Inside the cube is a small blue sphere. On top of the cube sits a red book. A green plant is behind the cube, partially visible through the glass. Soft window light from the left.”

DALL-E 3
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

  • + High resolution with excellent texture on the wood and book
  • + Aesthetically pleasing lighting and composition
  • + Correctly places the plant behind the glass
  • Failed the spatial reasoning for 'on top of the cube', putting the book inside instead
  • The sphere contains a complex miniature forest rather than being a simple blue sphere

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium

  • + Perfect adherence to all spatial instructions, including the book being on top and the sphere inside
  • + Accurate depiction of a 'small blue sphere'
  • + Correctly captures the 'soft window light' from the left
  • Lower visual fidelity and clarity compared to Model A
  • The plant is not clearly 'behind' the cube, appearing more to the side
  • The book on top is very thin and lacks realistic book details

Verdict: Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium wins on prompt adherence as it correctly followed the specific spatial arrangement of the book on top of the cube, whereas DALL-E 3 placed the book inside the cube. While DALL-E 3 produced a much more detailed and visually striking image, it failed several key logic tests from the prompt.

Candid Street Photography

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“A candid street photo of an elderly Japanese man repairing a red bicycle in light rain, reflections on wet pavement, shallow depth of field, 50mm lens, natural skin texture, imperfect framing, motion blur from passing cars, cinematic but realistic, no stylization.”

DALL-E 3
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

  • + Excellent shallow depth of field with a creative foreground bokeh element.
  • + Highly detailed reflections in the puddle that accurately match the subject.
  • + Strong cinematic atmosphere with realistic lighting and culturally appropriate background details.
  • The 'imperfect framing' request resulted in a distracting red blur that takes up too much of the frame.
  • The subject's bare feet and clothing feel slightly less like a 'candid street photo' and more like a set-up drama.

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium

  • + Excellent capture of visible raindrops and wet textures on the road.
  • + Achieves a very convincing 'candid' street photography aesthetic with naturalistic skin and lighting.
  • + Better adherence to the 'motion blur from passing cars' request.
  • Anatomical issues with the man's hands, which look distorted and fused to the bike.
  • The bicycle's structure is physically impossible, particularly where the frame meets the handlebars.
  • Strong chromatic aberration and blurring around the edges that feels like a lens defect rather than artistic choice.

Verdict: DALL-E 3 produces a much more visually pleasing and coherent image with sophisticated reflections, though the foreground framing is a bit heavy-handed. Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium captures the 'candid' and 'rain' atmosphere more realistically, but suffers from significant anatomical errors in the hands and structural issues with the bicycle. Overall, DALL-E 3 is preferred for its technical execution and coherence.

Fantasy Warrior

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“Close portrait of a battle-worn paladin in ornate engraved plate armor, hair braided with small beads, faint scars and dirt on the skin, warm torchlight reflecting off metal, shallow depth of field, bokeh sparks, lifelike eyes, highly detailed texture on leather straps and cloth underlayer.”

DALL-E 3
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

  • + Excellent high-frequency texture on the armor engravings and fabric layers.
  • + Warm, cinematic lighting that feels cohesive with the background.
  • + Highly detailed facial hair and realistic skin pores.
  • Completely missed the 'braided hair with small beads' requirement.
  • The scars look like clean cuts or symbols rather than aged battle scars.

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium

  • + Successfully included complex braided hair as requested.
  • + Realistic representation of dirt and grime on the skin.
  • + Captures the 'battle-worn' aesthetic with more grit and wear-and-tear on the armor.
  • Missing the 'small beads' in the braids.
  • The crown of the head shows some anatomical and hair-merging artifacts.
  • Lighting on the face is a bit harsh and flat compared to the armor.

Verdict: DALL-E 3 produced a more polished and visually appealing portrait with superior texture on the metal and cloth, but it failed to include the requested braided hair. Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium adhered better to the prompt's specific hairstyle and 'battle-worn' feel, though it suffered from minor artifacts in the hair structure. While DALL-E 3 is more aesthetic, Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium is the more accurate interpretation of the specific character details.

Modern Clean Menu

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“Modern minimalist restaurant menu design, white background with colorful food photos in grid, sections for appetizers/pizza/mains, bold sans-serif fonts, vibrant accents, clean professional layout for casual dining.”

DALL-E 3
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

  • + Expertly handled grid-based layouts with diverse, vibrant food photography
  • + Includes specific requested sections like 'PIZZA' and 'MAIN' with clear visual hierarchy
  • + Rich use of color blocking and professional white space balance
  • Text consists mostly of placeholder 'gibberish' rather than legibly rendered English words
  • The presentation as four separate blocks (or a folder) is slightly less standard than a single-page menu design

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium

  • + Matches the 'clean professional layout' and 'white background' perfectly
  • + Grid of food photos is very organized and consistent across the page
  • + Text rendering is relatively sharp and uses the requested bold sans-serif style
  • The font rendering is largely nonsensical characters despite looking like English from a distance
  • The color accents are less 'vibrant' compared to the bold blocks in Model A

Verdict: DALL-E 3 produced a more visually striking and modern aesthetic with its use of bold color blocks and varied photo compositions. However, Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium adhered better to the 'minimalist' and 'grid' requirements of the prompt by creating a more realistic single-page menu structure. Ultimately, DALL-E 3 is the winner for superior food image quality and a more professional graphic design feel.

Magic Burger Explosion: Fiery Photorealism Challenge

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“Ad for 'Magic Burger'. Dynamic, exploded burger with all components (bun, patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, sauce) suspended in mid-air. Emphasize photorealistic detail and a sense of motion. Dark, fiery background with glowing embers. Integrate text: 'MAGIC BURGER' as a prominent title, 'LIMITED TIME ONLY' as a secondary message, and '€6.99' in a starburst, all rendered with a fiery, glowing effect.”

DALL-E 3
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

  • + Excellent adherence to the 'exploded' and 'suspended' layout requested.
  • + Strong visual appeal with high-quality textures and lighting.
  • + Good sense of motion and glowing ember effects.
  • Multiple spelling errors in the text including 'AGIC BURGR' and 'Limiited'.
  • The starburst for the price is replaced by a box/star icon combo.

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium

  • + Perfect text rendering for all requested strings.
  • + Followed the starburst requirement for the price tag.
  • + Accurately depicted the dark, fiery background.
  • Failed the 'exploded' burger instruction, showing a mostly assembled patty.
  • Visual style is more static despite the 'motion' prompt.
  • The burger components are not clearly suspended individually as requested.

Verdict: DALL-E 3 captures the dynamic and exploded composition requested in the prompt much better than Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium, though it struggles significantly with spelling ('AGIC BURGR'). Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium achieves perfect text and follows the starburst requirement but fails to deliver the 'exploded' burger effect that is central to the prompt.

Chalkboard Menu

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“Handwritten-style chalkboard menu in a cozy café, all text rendered in the exact same realistic chalk handwriting style with natural variations in letter size, slight slant, and chalk texture — no printed or digital fonts anywhere on the board. Title at the top in elegant cursive chalk handwriting: ‘TODAY’S SPECIALS – APRIL 30, 2026’. Below it, three menu items also in the same handwritten chalk style: ‘Truffle Mushroom Risotto – $24’, ‘Grilled Octopus with Lemon & Herbs – $28’, ‘Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies – $9’. At the very bottom, smaller text in the identical handwritten chalk style (slightly smaller but still clearly legible with the same handwriting characteristics): ‘All items made fresh daily • Ask about our gluten-free options’. Warm ambient café lighting, visible chalk dust and smudges, realistic handwriting imperfections, no clean printed text anywhere.”

DALL-E 3
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

  • + Natural-looking chalk texture and realistic lighting within a cafe environment.
  • + Excellent aesthetic composition with intricate decorative flourishes.
  • + Better spelling of specific menu items compared to the competitor.
  • Includes several spelling errors and hallucinated text like 'GRILILLED OA CTPOUS'.
  • Lettering style is inconsistent, mixing block letters with cursive unexpectedly.

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium

  • + Stronger adherence to the request for consistent handwriting style with natural slant.
  • + Large, legible cursive text for the headline and footer items.
  • + Realistic smudging and chalk dust effects on the board surface.
  • Significant spelling failures on primary menu items (e.g., 'Trodalu', 'Oocclutels').
  • Poor interpretation of the numeric prices, resulting in jumbled numbers.
  • Formatting is cluttered with repetitive and nonsensical text blocks on the left.

Verdict: DALL-E 3 captures the atmosphere and visual texture of a cafe menu much more effectively, although it struggles with exact spelling. Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium achieves a more authentic handwriting slant but fails significantly on word accuracy and price rendering, making it less usable overall. DALL-E 3 is the winner for creating a coherent, visually appealing menu despite the character errors.

The Reversed Rodeo

Text-to-Image

“Horse riding astronaut in space — horse on top, not vice versa. Surreal, highly detailed, cinematic.”

DALL-E 3
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium
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AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

  • + Excellent cinematic lighting and atmospheric effects
  • + High visual coherence with the celestial background
  • + Clearer representation of the 'space' environment using nebulae and clouds
  • Failed the negative constraint; the astronaut is riding the horse instead of the horse on top

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium

  • + Realistic texture on the astronaut suit and horse hair
  • + Good composition with the planet curvature in the background
  • Failed the central negative constraint; horse is on bottom
  • Visible anatomy errors including five legs on the horse
  • The astronaut appears to have a third leg or extra appendage dangling from the saddle

Verdict: Both DALL-E 3 and Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium failed to follow the specific spatial instruction for the horse to be on top of the astronaut. However, DALL-E 3 produced a significantly higher quality image with better lighting and fewer anatomical errors, whereas Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium suffered from severe physical artifacts including extra limbs on both the horse and rider.

The Capybara Taxi Driver

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“Photorealistic scene inside a yellow New York taxi at night. A capybara is driving, wearing a yellow taxi driver cap and a dark jacket. It has a calm, professional expression and both front paws on the steering wheel. In the back seat sits a human businesswoman in a coat, looking at her phone with a completely normal, bored expression (as if this is just another normal ride). Through the windows you can see the streets of Manhattan at night with blurred lights. Realistic taxi interior, photorealistic, detailed fur and fabric, 35mm lens, night lighting with reflections, shallow depth of field.”

DALL-E 3
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

  • + Excellent depiction of the taxi interior and Manhattan street life
  • + Sharp detail on the capybara's fur and clothing
  • + Realistic lighting from the interior cab light
  • Completely failed to include the human businesswoman in the back seat
  • The capybara's paws look more like human hands in gloves

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium

  • + Successfully included the human businesswoman in the back seat
  • + Followed the color prompt with a yellow taxi cap
  • + Captures the requested 'bored' expression on the passenger
  • Anatomical issues with the front paws
  • The perspective makes it look like the capybara is looking at a camera rather than driving
  • Overall image is slightly softer/blurry compared to the competitor

Verdict: While DALL-E 3 produced a higher-quality, more detailed render of the taxi environment, it failed a significant part of the prompt by omitting the human passenger. Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium followed the full prompt instructions, including both characters and their specific expressions, making it the better choice despite having slightly less environmental detail.

The Halloween Invitation

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“Vintage gothic Halloween party invitation. Dark parchment poster, spooky border with webs and thorns, central glowing jack-o-lantern, bats, twisted trees, moody night sky. Add elegant gothic title text saying "Halloween Party Invitation", a small scroll banner saying "You are invited to a night of frights", and event details at the bottom: Date: 30.10.2026 Time: 7pm Location: The Arches, NYC Spooky but polished, cinematic lighting, square format.”

DALL-E 3
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

  • + Exquisite framing with 3D-like depth and intricate gothic textures.
  • + Superior cinematic lighting and atmosphere that perfectly matches the 'vintage gothic' prompt.
  • + The main title 'HALLOWEEN INVITATION' is rendered with high stylistic consistency.
  • The smaller secondary text and event details are illegible or garbled.
  • The date and time are scattered and incorrect compared to the prompt requirements.

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium

  • + Text is much closer to being legible, including specific words like 'The Aches' and 'NYC'.
  • + Clear inclusion of all requested elements like twisted trees, pumpkins, and parchment in a readable layout.
  • Significant spelling errors in the main title ('Halloweeen Inviloween').
  • Simple, almost clip-art style compared to the sophisticated cinematic aesthetic requested.

Verdict: DALL-E 3 creates a stunningly moody and high-quality artistic piece that captures the gothic aesthetic perfectly, though it fails on the specific text details. Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium attempts more of the literal text but fails with numerous spelling errors and a much flatter, less 'cinematic' visual style. DALL-E 3 is the preferred choice for a card base due to its superior composition and atmospheric quality.

Isometric Miniature Diorama Scenes

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“Create a clear, 45° top-down isometric miniature 3D cartoon scene of Japan's signature dish: sushi, with soft refined textures, realistic PBR materials, gentle lighting, on a small raised diorama base with minimal garnish and plate. Solid light blue background. At top-center: 'JAPAN' in large bold text, 'SUSHI' below it, small flag icon. Perfectly centered, ultra-clean, high-clarity, square format.”

DALL-E 3
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

  • + Excellent 3D miniature and isometric execution.
  • + Clean and detailed textures that match the cartoon/miniature aesthetic perfectly.
  • + Successful inclusion of both the diorama base and the flag icon.
  • Failed to place the text at the top-center of the frame, embedding it in the diorama instead.
  • Missing the secondary word 'SUSHI' in the text.

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium

  • + Perfect text placement for both 'JAPAN' and 'SUSHI' at the top-center.
  • + Clean solid blue background as requested.
  • + Realistic PBR material appearance on the sushi roe and plate.
  • Missed the 'diorama base' and 'isometric 3D' stylistic instruction, leaning more towards standard photography.
  • Missing the requested flag icon.
  • The text rendering has minor artifacts on the letter 'S' in SUSHI.

Verdict: DALL-E 3 created a much better stylistic representation of the 'isometric miniature diorama' requested, though it failed the specific text placement requirements. Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium followed the layout and text instructions perfectly but failed to capture the diorama aesthetic and omitted several visual elements like the flag icon and the raised base. DALL-E 3 is the winner for its superior visual cohesion and creativity despite the text placement error.

Adorable Baby Animals in Sunny Meadow

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“Hyper-photorealistic scene of fluffy baby animals—a golden retriever puppy, tabby kitten, baby bunny, and red fox kit—with big expressive eyes and ultra-detailed soft fur, playfully chasing butterflies and tumbling together in a lush wildflower meadow, warm golden sunrise light with god rays and dew sparkles, joyful wholesome vibe, 8K masterpiece.”

DALL-E 3
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

  • + Successfully includes all four requested animals: puppy, kitten, bunny, and fox.
  • + Captures the 'god rays' and 'dew sparkles' requested in the prompt very effectively.
  • + Excellent usage of lighting to create a warm, joyful atmosphere.
  • The butterflies have strange furry bodies that look like bird-insect hybrids.
  • The style is more '3D animation' or 'digital art' than the requested 'hyper-photorealistic'.

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium

  • + Achieves a more realistic fur texture and photographic depth of field compared to Model A.
  • + Beautiful composition with vibrant colors and natural wildflower integration.
  • Failed to include the requested baby bunny animal.
  • The fox and kitten have very similar facial features and colors, leading to low variety.
  • The 'god rays' are less distinct than the source prompt requested.

Verdict: DALL-E 3 followed the complex list of animals more accurately, including the bunny and the specific lighting effects like god rays, though it has a distinctly non-photorealistic, illustrative style. Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium produced a more realistic-looking photograph with superior fur textures, but it failed the prompt by omitting the bunny and providing less distinct lighting features. DALL-E 3 is the winner for prompt adherence, despite the bizarre butterfly-bird hybrids it generated.

Vintage Cafe Logo

Text-to-Image

“Vintage minimalist restaurant logo for "Caffè Florian", retro cloche dome with steam and "Est. 1720" banner, classic typography, warm brown and cream tones, subtle texture on light background, vector emblem style.”

DALL-E 3
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

  • + Excellent typography rendering with zero spelling errors.
  • + Perfect adherence to the vector emblem style and minimalist aesthetic.
  • + Very clean composition with high-quality subtle textures.
  • Substituted the specific brand name 'Caffè Florian' with 'COFFEE HOUSE'.
  • The steam effect is a bit clip-art-like compared to the rest of the logo.

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium

  • + Successfully attempted the specific brand name 'Caffè Florian' and 'Est. 1720'.
  • + Beautiful vintage line-art illustration style.
  • Failed spelling in several places including 'Florrian', 'Caffee', and 'Est 170'.
  • Design is cluttered and lacks the 'minimalist' quality requested.
  • Banner text at the bottom is illegible gibberish.

Verdict: DALL-E 3 produced a much more professional and usable logo, though it failed to include the specific name requested, opting for a generic 'Coffee House' instead. Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium tried for the correct name but suffered from spelling errors, poor legibility, and a layout that was far too complex for a minimalist logo. DALL-E 3 is the winner for its superior clarity and vector-style execution.

Apollo 11: Journey to Tranquility

Text-to-Image

“Create a clean, modern vector infographic poster about the Apollo 11 mission. NASA-inspired palette (navy, white, muted red, light gray). Flat-vector style, crisp lines, consistent iconography, subtle gradients only. Steps (stop at landing): 1. Launch (Saturn Vicon) 2. Earth Orbit (Earth + orbit ring icon) 3. Translunar (trajectory arc icon) 4. Lunar Orbit (Moon + orbit ring icon) 5. Descent (lunar module descending icon) 6. Landing (lunar module on the surface icon) Small supporting elements (minimal text): • Crew strip: three silhouette icons with only last names: Armstrong, Aldrin, Collins. • Landing site marker: Moon pin labeled "Tranquility" only. Layout constraints: generous margins, large readable labels, clean background with subtle stars. Vector-only, print-poster look, high resolution.”

DALL-E 3
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium

AI Judge Analysis

DALL-E 3

  • + Excellent aesthetic adherence to the NASA-inspired color palette and vintage infographic style.
  • + Strong composition with a clean vertical layout that feels like a professional poster series.
  • + High level of detail in icons, incorporating rockets and celestial bodies effectively.
  • Failed to provide a single linear 6-step infographic, instead creating three separate cluttered panels.
  • Contains many irrelevant icons including Space Shuttles, which were not part of the Apollo missions.
  • Text is completely illegible 'greeking' rather than the requested labels.

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium

  • + Successfully followed the requested 1-6 step structure with corresponding labels.
  • + Clean, modern vector aesthetic that matches the 'flat-vector' prompt instruction.
  • + Legible header text and better adherence to specific step descriptions like 'Descent' and 'Landing'.
  • Iconography is inconsistent and sometimes nonsensical (e.g., the 'Launch' icon is a generic blob).
  • The composition is unbalanced with a large empty white space on the right side.
  • Text rendering below headers is gibberish and full of typos.

Verdict: Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium is the winner as it actually attempted to follow the logical structure of the 6-step mission infographic requested, whereas DALL-E 3 produced a stylistically beautiful but disorganized mess of space-themed elements including anachronistic Shuttles. While DALL-E 3 has better artistic quality, Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium's adherence to the specific 'Steps 1-6' instruction makes it a more functional response to the prompt.

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