GPT-5.5 used as a text-to-vector (SVG) generator.
Settled by community votes across 6 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.
GPT-5.5
-1.0
arena score
#5 of 5 in Text-to-Vector
Skill signature
· Text-to-Vector
Recraft V4.1 SVG
17.7
arena score
#3 of 5 in Text-to-Vector
Top 3 in Text-to-Vector
Vote tally
Where the votes landed
GPT-5.5
0.0%
win rate
Ties
0.0%
Recraft V4.1 SVG
100.0%
win rate
0.0%
0.0% ties
100.0%
Shared challenges
6
Challenge by challenge
The strongest take from each model on every shared challenge, with the AI judge's read.
The Nintendo Switch
Text-to-Vector“Draw a Nintendo Switch”
GPT-5.5
Recraft V4.1 SVG
0% wins
0% ties
100% wins
AI Judge Analysis
GPT-5.5
- + Clean, cohesive vector illustration style
- + Correct placement of the iconic neon blue and red Joy-Con colors
- + Polished lighting and shadow effects
- − Aspect ratio of the console is too square compared to the real device
- − Controls are simplified and lack some specific buttons
- − Screen-to-body ratio is inaccurate
Recraft V4.1 SVG
- + Successfully renders legible text 'Nintendo Switch'
- + Includes the official logo on the screen
- + More accurate console proportions and more buttons depicted
- − Composition is cluttered with a floating, disconnected controller at the top
- − Colors are swapped (red should be on left, blue on right for neon set)
- − Line work and layering are messy with overlapping vectors
Verdict: GPT-5.5 provides a much cleaner and more visually appealing illustration, though it simplifies the hardware geometry. Recraft V4.1 SVG handles the branding and text better but suffers from poor composition and illogical floating elements, making GPT-5.5 the more cohesive final image.
Pelican on a bike
Text-to-Vector“Pelican riding a bicycle”
GPT-5.5
Recraft V4.1 SVG
AI Judge Analysis
GPT-5.5
- + Clean outline-style vector aesthetic
- + Whimsical interpretation of the pelican character
- − The bird's anatomy is very abstracted and barely resembles a pelican
- − The bicycle structure is anatomically incorrect with the chain/pedals floating
Recraft V4.1 SVG
- + Clearly identifiable pelican species and anatomy
- + Logical interaction between the bird's feet and the bicycle pedals
- + Solid, clean flat-graphic style
- − The orange background is a bit harsh and lacks depth
Verdict: Recraft V4.1 SVG delivers a much more accurate representation of both the pelican and the bicycle, showing functional interaction between the two. GPT-5.5 is much more abstract and simplified, resulting in a less convincing interpretation of the prompt.
Cat drinking milk
Text-to-Vector“A cat drinking milk by a morning window while a boy watches from outside, simple vector illustration”
GPT-5.5
Recraft V4.1 SVG
AI Judge Analysis
GPT-5.5
- + Successfully locations the boy specifically and clearly 'outside' looking in
- + Communicates the 'morning' theme well through colors and the sun icon
- + Follows the vector style accurately
- − The cat's expression is oddly aggressive and mischievous
- − The bowl of milk is positioned behind the cat rather than the cat drinking from it
Recraft V4.1 SVG
- + Excellent clean, modern vector aesthetic with consistent line weights
- + The cat is physically next to the milk and looking at it
- + Creative use of a limited color palette
- − The perspective is logically confusing, making it unclear if the boy is actually watching the cat
- − Including a straw in a glass for a cat is a bit non-sensical for the prompt context
Verdict: GPT-5.5 follows the spatial requirements of the prompt better, clearly showing the boy outside looking in through the window, even though the cat's character design is a bit strange. Recraft V4.1 SVG has a significantly more professional and clean graphic design aesthetic, but the scene composition feels disjointed and fails to clearly show the boy 'watching' the cat behind the glass. GPT-5.5 is the winner for better literal adherence to the scene description.
Robo-Logo
Text-to-Vector“Minimalist vector logo of a friendly robot holding a coffee cup, clean lines, flat design, white background”
GPT-5.5
Recraft V4.1 SVG
AI Judge Analysis
GPT-5.5
- + Excellent adherence to the 'friendly' keyword with a smiling, expressive face.
- + Highly consistent line weight and clean vector style.
- + Effective use of simple shapes to create a recognizable character.
- − The robot's left arm and hand holding the cup are slightly awkward in their connection.
Recraft V4.1 SVG
- + Strong minimalist composition that incorporates text well.
- + High-contrast color palette that provides good visual impact for a logo.
- + Very clean, symmetrical design in the body and limbs.
- − The robot appears somewhat vacant or 'creepy' rather than friendly due to the blank white eyes.
- − The hands are merged into the body, making the 'holding' action less distinct.
Verdict: GPT-5.5 captures the 'friendly' aspect of the prompt much more effectively than Recraft V4.1 SVG, which produced a more rigid and less approachable character. While Recraft V4.1 SVG excels in geometric symmetry and logo-style typography, GPT-5.5 provides a more appealing and character-driven design that better matches all prompt keywords.
Capybara Construction Worker
Text-to-Vector“A Capybara steering an excavator”
GPT-5.5
Recraft V4.1 SVG
AI Judge Analysis
GPT-5.5
- + Features a complete background with sun and grass.
- + Simple, consistent cartoon aesthetic.
- − The animal looks more like a generic bear than a capybara.
- − The steering wheel is a strange choice for an excavator which usually uses levers.
Recraft V4.1 SVG
- + The character has the distinct facial features of a capybara.
- + Creative addition of a hard hat and safety vest.
- + Uses levers for controls which is more accurate to an actual excavator.
- − The machine design is very abstract and lacks a cabin or tracks.
- − Very high contrast colors may be harsh on the eyes.
Verdict: Recraft V4.1 SVG captured the specific anatomy of a capybara much better than GPT-5.5, which produced a generic bear-like creature. Although GPT-5.5 included a full background, Recraft V4.1 SVG added charming details like the hard hat and used more realistic controls for the vehicle.
The Elephant Artist
Text-to-Vector“Elephant painting a lighthouse”
GPT-5.5
Recraft V4.1 SVG
AI Judge Analysis
GPT-5.5
- + Successfully shows an elephant creating a piece of art on a canvas
- + Includes artistic tools like a palette and easel
- + Good use of flat design aesthetic with soft shadows
- − The elephant's anatomy is a bit disjointed, particularly the trunk-to-brush connection
- − Relatively simple background
Recraft V4.1 SVG
- + Clever literal interpretation of 'painting a lighthouse' (house painting style)
- + Bold, high-contrast color palette and strong vector style
- + Clean linework and coherent composition
- − Does not follow the more common 'artist' interpretation of the prompt
- − Elephant color is stylized blue rather than natural grey
Verdict: GPT-5.5 interprets the prompt as an elephant creating a landscape painting on canvas, which feels more aligned with general expectations of the phrase. Recraft V4.1 SVG takes a creative, literal approach where the elephant is applying yellow paint directly to the structure of the lighthouse. Recraft V4.1 SVG is the winner due to its superior artistic execution, cleaner lines, and more interesting visual composition compared to the slightly clunky character design in GPT-5.5.
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