FP8 quantized variant of Black Forest Labs' FLUX.1 [schnell] model, offering ~2x faster inference with reduced precision while maintaining high-quality image generation in 4 steps
Settled by community votes across 9 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
19.0
arena score
#47 of 62 in Text-to-Image
Skill signature
· Text-to-Image
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
22.8
arena score
#31 of 62 in Text-to-Image
Vote tally
Where the votes landed
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
0.0%
win rate
Ties
0.0%
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
100.0%
win rate
0.0%
0.0% ties
100.0%
Shared challenges
9
Challenge by challenge
The strongest take from each model on every shared challenge, with the AI judge's read.
Geometric Composition
Text-to-Image“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.”
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Excellent optical realism with complex refractions and glints.
- + Uses a shelving element to logically place the sphere within the cube.
- + High-quality soft lighting that creates a professional aesthetic.
- − The glass object is more of a tall rectangular prism than a cube.
- − The blue sphere features internal patterns not specified in the prompt.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Follows the geometric instruction for a 'cube' more accurately.
- + Successfully shows the plant partially visible through the glass as requested.
- + Realistic wood texture on the table.
- − The blue sphere appears to be floating mid-air without physical support.
- − The glass physics look slightly flat and less realistic than the competitor.
Verdict: FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 produces a more visually stunning image with superior lighting and material rendering, though it fails to create a perfect cube shape. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro adheres closer to the spatial requirements and the cube geometry, but it results in a less physically grounded scene where the sphere is floating.
Magic Burger Explosion: Fiery Photorealism Challenge
Text-to-Image“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.”
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Features a more complex, high-energy 'exploded' effect with many flying particles.
- + The lighting on the burger patty and bun is quite realistic.
- − Multiple severe text spelling errors including 'LIIMITED' and 'NIEY'.
- − Incorrect price representation with the large '€ 69' and '€.99' in the starburst.
- − The text style is plain white and lacks the 'fiery, glowing effect' requested.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Perfect text rendering for all requested phrases including the price and starburst.
- + Excellent adherence to the 'fiery, glowing effect' on the typography.
- + Better structural 'exploded' view where individual layers are clearly separated as requested.
- − The composition is a bit more static and centered compared to Model A.
Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the clear winner as it perfectly followed all text instructions, including the specific price and the fiery stylistic requirement for the font. FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 failed significantly on text accuracy, with several typos and incorrect pricing values.
Chalkboard Menu
Text-to-Image“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.”
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Successfully rendered the correct date and title.
- − Significant spelling errors and repetitions in the menu items.
- − Text does not follow the requested cursive style for the title.
- − The 'chalk' texture looks more like a digital marker or clean whiteboard pen.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Excellent adherence to all text prompts with near-perfect spelling.
- + Realistic chalk texture with smudges and natural variations.
- + Successfully implemented the cursive style requested for several parts of the board.
- − The title is in print rather than the requested 'elegant cursive' style.
- − Slightly less centered composition compared to the other model.
Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the clear winner as it correctly rendered the complex menu items with high accuracy and a much more realistic chalk texture. FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 struggled with the text generation, resulting in garbled words like 'Octemon' and 'Buthowith'.
The Capybara Taxi Driver
Text-to-Image“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.”
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Excellent text rendering on the hat.
- + Vibrant lighting and high aesthetic appeal.
- + Clear focus on both characters.
- − The woman is holding two phones simultaneously, which is a hallucination.
- − The capybara's 'front paws' look more like human hands or bear claws.
- − The perspective makes the capybara look as if it is sitting in the passenger seat rather than driving a left-hand drive car.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Highly realistic, gritty photographic style consistent with a real taxi interior.
- + Captures the 'bored' expression of the businesswoman perfectly.
- + Shows both paws on the steering wheel as requested.
- − Spelling error on the 'TLC Licesed' sticker.
- − The capybara's hat looks a bit more like a police officer cap than a standard taxi cap.
Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the clear winner for its superior realism and adherence to the character descriptions, particularly the businesswoman's bored expression and the authentic taxi ambiance. While FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 has higher resolution and cleaner text on the hat, it fails significantly on logical consistency by giving the passenger two phones and placing the steering wheel on the wrong side for a NYC taxi.
The Halloween Invitation
Text-to-Image“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.”
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Strong composition with a central focus on the jack-o-lantern
- + Atmospheric, dark aesthetic following the gothic theme
- − Poor text rendering with numerous spelling errors in the bottom section
- − Highly repetitive scrolls and nonsensical word fragments
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Perfect text accuracy for all requested fields
- + Excellent adherence to the border details including webs and thorns
- + Dynamic lighting with the green glow and detailed bat character designs
- − The shadow of the pumpkin is a bit simplistic/solid black
- − The scroll texture is slightly blurred compared to the sharpness of the border
Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the clear winner as it successfully rendered all requested text perfectly, including the specific date and location. FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 struggled significantly with the text requirements, resulting in gibberish and typos, and failed to incorporate the specific 'thorns and webs' border requested.
Isometric Miniature Diorama Scenes
Text-to-Image“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.”
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
0% wins
0% ties
100% wins
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Excellent 3D miniature 'toy' aesthetic with soft, high-quality lighting.
- + Clean isometric视角 with a nice tiered diorama base.
- + Creative integration of the flag icon into the text area.
- − Failed the text requirements, repeating 'JAPAN' incorrectly as 'JA [flag] AN' and omitting 'SUSHI'.
- − The rice texture is slightly blurry and lacks definition compared to the toppings.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Perfect adherence to text instructions, including 'JAPAN', 'SUSHI', and a clear flag icon.
- + Very distinct, individual grains of rice and clear garnish detail.
- + Accurate 45-degree isometric composition on a square diorama base.
- − The lighting is a bit flat and less 'premium' than Model A.
- − The background color is slightly more saturated than the 'light blue' requested.
Verdict: While FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 offers a more aesthetically pleasing 3D render with softer, more professional lighting, it failed significantly on the text rendering by misspelling the words and omitting the second line entirely. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro followed every prompt instruction perfectly, including precise text placement and icon inclusion, making it the superior functional choice despite the slightly simpler lighting.
Adorable Baby Animals in Sunny Meadow
Text-to-Image“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.”
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Excellent depiction of warm golden light and expressive facial expressions
- + Consistent art style with high vibrance and visual appeal
- − Failed to include a rabbit in the scene
- − Anatomical issues with multiple species being blended or appearing as hybrids
- − Excessive number of animals beyond the prompt's request
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Successfully included all four specific animals: retriever, kitten, rabbit, and fox
- + Superior photorealistic quality with naturalistic lighting and background
- + Excellent prompt adherence regarding the 'trolling/tumbling' interaction
- − The fox's tail positioning is slightly awkward in the composition
Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the clear winner as it successfully rendered all four requested animals (dog, cat, fox, and bunny) while maintaining a high level of photorealism. FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 failed to include the rabbit and produced several species-ambiguous animals that looked like cat-fox hybrids, leaning more into a stylized CGI look rather than the requested photorealism.
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.”
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Elegant warm brown and cream color palette
- + Good vector emblem composition with decorative elements
- + Includes the 'Est. 1720' text clearly
- − Significant text spelling errors ('AFE FLAMILAN')
- − The central object looks more like a copper dome building than a restaurant cloche
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Accurately depicts a food cloche with steam as requested
- + Clean, professional vector style with subtle paper texture
- + Text is much closer to the requested name
- − Minor spelling error at the end of the name ('Floriian')
- − Typography is slightly modern for a vintage logo
Verdict: Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the winner because it correctly interpreted the 'cloche dome' and 'steam' prompts, which FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 missed. While both models had minor spelling issues, Qwen's visual interpretation of the restaurant theme is much more accurate and coherent.
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.”
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Stronger adherence to the flat-vector design aesthetic requested.
- + Clean layout with a professional 'Apollo 11' title block.
- + Accurately uses the requested NASA-inspired color palette.
- − Text is largely gibberish and filled with spelling errors.
- − The icons do not clearly represent the specific steps requested (e.g., Saturn V).
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- + Excellent text legibility and correct spelling of all steps.
- + Accurately depicts the Saturn V and Lunar Module according to the prompt.
- + Follows the sequential logic of the mission steps perfectly in a vertical layout.
- − Introduces colors like yellow/gold that were not in the specified palette.
- − The vector style is slightly less 'flat' than requested, incorporating more depth and detail.
Verdict: While FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 captures the 'flat-vector' graphic design feel more authentically, Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is the superior infographic due to its perfect text rendering and accurate icon representations. Qwen successfully follows the complex six-step sequence with legible labels, making it the more functional and impressive output.
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