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 4 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
Reve Image 1.0
20.0
arena score
#42 of 62 in Text-to-Image
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FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
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Reve Image 1.0
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Shared challenges
4
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
Reve Image 1.0
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Excellent refraction and transparency effects on the glass cube.
- + High-quality textures on the red book and the wooden table.
- + Accurate interpretation of 'partially visible through the glass' for the plant.
- − The cube is elongated, looking more like a rectangular prism than a cube.
- − The blue sphere appears to be resting on a shelf inside the glass, which wasn't specified.
Reve Image 1.0
- + Perfectly geometric cube shape consistent with the prompt.
- + Follows all spatial instructions, including the light source and object placement.
- + Clean, realistic photographic style with natural-looking shadows.
- − The blue sphere appears to be floating mid-air inside the cube without support.
- − The plant is less visible through the glass compared to Model A.
Verdict: Reve Image 1.0 followed the specific geometry of the request better by producing a true cube, whereas FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 produced a tall rectangular box. However, FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 displayed superior rendering of glass transparency and complex light refraction, making for a more visually compelling image despite the shape error. Reve Image 1.0 is the winner for better overall prompt adherence and realistic lighting.
Fantasy Warrior
Text-to-Image“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.”
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
Reve Image 1.0
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Very intense and lifelike eyes
- + Excellent warm torchlight lighting and reflections
- + High artistic quality for a character portrait
- − Missed the braided hair with beads instruction
- − Skin texture is slightly over-sharpened
- − Lacks obvious scars requested in the prompt
Reve Image 1.0
- + Perfectly captured the hair braids with beads
- + Visible scars and dirt on the skin as requested
- + Highly detailed engraving on the plate armor
- − The character looks very young for a 'battle-worn paladin'
- − Contrast is a bit flat compared to the other model
- − The bokeh sparks are minimally present
Verdict: Reve Image 1.0 adhered much better to the specific details of the prompt, including the braided hair, beads, and scars, whereas FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 ignored most of the hairstyle instructions. However, FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 produced a more visually striking and mature character that fits the 'battle-worn' description better than the youthful subject in Reve Image 1.0.
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
Reve Image 1.0
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Excellent high-clarity 3D rendering with realistic PBR material textures.
- + Clean isometric composition on a professional-looking diorama base.
- + Soft, sophisticated lighting that enhances the miniature aesthetic.
- − Text is incorrect, repeating 'JAPAN' incorrectly as 'JAPAN JA-AN' instead of including 'SUSHI'.
- − White text is difficult to read against the light blue background.
Reve Image 1.0
- + Perfect text rendering for both 'JAPAN' and 'SUSHI' and a clear flag icon.
- + Strong adherence to the 'cartoon' aspect of the prompt with bold colors.
- + Good contrast and layout of the diorama elements.
- − Texture quality is very simple and lacks the requested 'refined' or 'PBR material' feel.
- − The sushi models look more like plastic toys than high-end 3D renders.
Verdict: FLUX.1 [schnell] produces a vastly superior visual render with beautiful lighting and realistic textures, but it fails significantly on the text requirements. REVE Image 1.0 follows every instruction including text and flag placement accurately, but the visual style is much more basic and lacks the high-clarity PBR finish requested. FLUX.1 [schnell] is likely preferred for its artistic quality despite the typo, as it better captures the 'refined miniature' feel.
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
Reve Image 1.0
AI Judge Analysis
FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8
- + Excellent typography rendering for the main title 'APOLLO 11'.
- + Sophisticated use of the requested NASA-inspired color palette.
- + Professional layout that feels like a real educational infographic.
- − Failed to include a Saturn V-shaped icon as requested for the first step.
- − Icons are quite abstract and don't clearly represent the specific mission phases.
Reve Image 1.0
- + Successfully included recognizable icons for the Saturn V, Earth, and Moon.
- + Layout clearly follows the sequential numbering requested in the prompt.
- + Included the names of the astronauts which adds to the mission theme.
- − Nonsense text for the main title ('Anmlot 11') and several typos ('Dessent', 'Lunnr').
- − Colors include green and bright blue which deviates from the requested muted NASA palette.
Verdict: FLUX.1 [schnell] FP8 produces a much more visually polished and aesthetically pleasing poster with perfect main title text, but it struggles with the specific icon requirements. Reve Image 1.0 follows the logical structure and iconography of the prompt more closely (including a rocket and numbered steps) but fails significantly on text legibility and color palette adherence. FLUX.1 is the preferred choice for a professional vector look, despite the icon inaccuracies.
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