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Seedream 4.0 ByteDance Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Stability AI

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

Seedream 4.0

24.7 arena score

#16 of 48 in Text-to-Image

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Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large

22.9 arena score

#25 of 48 in Text-to-Image

Vote tally

Where the votes landed

Seedream 4.0

53.8%

win rate

Ties

0.0%

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large

46.2%

win rate

53.8% 0.0% ties 46.2%
Shared challenges 13

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.”

Seedream 4.0
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large
67% wins 0% ties 33% wins

AI Judge Analysis

Seedream 4.0

  • + Perfect adherence to the spatial prompt with the book on top and sphere inside.
  • + Excellent rendering of light and reflections, especially the caustic light on the table.
  • + Photorealistic textures on the wooden table and paper edges of the book.
  • The plant is more 'inside' the cube than 'behind' it due to the visual overlap.
  • The bottom of the cube has a mirror-like surface not explicitly requested.

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large

  • + Sharp, clean rendering of the glass edges.
  • + Correct placement of the plant behind the cube.
  • + High resolution and clear textures.
  • Failed spatial instruction: the book is inside the cube and the sphere is on the book, rather than the book being on top.
  • The sphere appears to be floating unnaturally above the book.
  • The glass cube is physically clipping through the book at the front.

Verdict: Seedream 4.0 followed all spatial instructions perfectly, placing the red book on top of the glass cube and the sphere inside. Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large failed the prompt's logic by putting the book inside the cube and also suffered from significant clipping issues where the glass edges merge into the book.

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.”

Seedream 4.0
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large
100% wins 0% ties 0% wins

AI Judge Analysis

Seedream 4.0

  • + Excellent adherence to technical prompts like 'motion blur from passing cars' and 'shallow depth of field'.
  • + Highly realistic skin texture and proportional human anatomy.
  • + Bicycle mechanical details (chain, derailleur, pedals) are more logically grounded than the competition.
  • The rain effect is very subtle, almost unnoticeable compared to Model B.
  • Slightly messy composition with various tools scattered on the ground.

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large

  • + Strong atmospheric presence with visible rain streaks and vibrant reflections.
  • + Dynamic lighting and color contrast make the red bicycle stand out.
  • + Captures the 'candid' and 'cinematic' feel requested in the prompt.
  • Anatomy issues, specifically with the subject's elongated and distorted left arm/hand.
  • Failed to incorporate the requested motion blur for passing vehicles.
  • The bicycle frame geometry is physically impossible near the pedals.

Verdict: Seedream 4.0 followed the technical requirements of the prompt much more accurately, successfully including motion blur and a realistic shallow depth of field. While Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large created a more atmospheric and visually striking environment, it suffered from significant anatomical distortions in the subject's arms and failed the motion blur instruction. Seedream 4.0 is the winner for its superior realism and adherence to the specific photography-style constraints.

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.”

Seedream 4.0
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large

AI Judge Analysis

Seedream 4.0

  • + Excellent adherence to the 'beads' and 'leather straps' requirement
  • + Vivid and atmospheric warm torchlight lighting and bokeh
  • + Highly lifelike eyes and skin texture
  • The transition of the braid into the hair at the top of the head is slightly unnatural

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large

  • + Intricately engraved plate armor with high detail
  • + Strong cinematic character expression
  • + Good interpretation of the 'battle-worn' theme on the face
  • Failed to include the small beads in the braids
  • Lighting feels more like daylight with secondary fire rather than warm torchlight
  • The depth of field is less pronounced than requested

Verdict: Seedream 4.0 is the winner as it followed every detail of the prompt, including the specific beads in the hair and the leather straps. While Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large produced beautiful armor engravings, it missed several specific descriptors and failed to capture the warm, shallow-focus atmosphere as effectively as Seedream 4.0.

Modern Clean Menu

Text-to-Image

“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.”

Seedream 4.0
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large
33% wins 0% ties 67% wins

AI Judge Analysis

Seedream 4.0

  • + Perfect text rendering of the requested section headers
  • + High-quality, realistic food photography
  • + Cleaner, simpler layout that adheres to 'minimalist' prompt
  • Lacks actual menu items or prices, feeling more like a mood board than a functional menu
  • Layout is slightly disjointed with large empty white spaces

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large

  • + Comprehensive layout that looks like a real functional menu
  • + Excellent use of a grid system for food photos
  • + Sophisticated vertical design with clear categorizations
  • Numerous spelling errors in headings ('APPETIZRS', 'MAIMAES', 'PIZETZA')
  • Supporting text is mostly gibberish or AI-artifacts

Verdict: Seedream 4.0 produces a very clean layout with perfect spelling and high-quality photography, but it fails to include actual menu content, appearing more like a collage. Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large creates a much more impressive and professional menu structure with a great grid layout, though it suffers from significant spelling errors and garbled smaller text. Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large is the preferred choice as it captures the 'design' and 'layout' aspects of the prompt much more effectively.

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.”

Seedream 4.0
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large

AI Judge Analysis

Seedream 4.0

  • + Successfully integrated all requested text elements: 'MAGIC BURGER', 'LIMITED TIME ONLY', and the price.
  • + Excellent use of the 'exploded burger' concept with clear motion trails.
  • + High-quality rendering of fiery effects and glowing embers in the background.
  • The price text is €5.99 instead of the requested €6.99.
  • The burger composition looks like two separate half-burgers rather than one exploded stack.

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large

  • + High photographic detail in the textures of the meat, melting cheese, and fresh vegetables.
  • + Dynamic lighting with fire emanating from within and below the burger.
  • Failed to include any of the requested text elements ('MAGIC BURGER', etc.).
  • Ignored the 'exploded' instruction, showing a stacked burger instead of suspended components.
  • Lacks the sense of motion requested in the prompt.

Verdict: Seedream 4.0 followed nearly all prompt instructions, including the complex text integration and the 'exploded' motion concept, despite a minor error in the price digits. Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large produced a high-quality food image but completely failed to render the requested text and the specific layout requested, making it unsuitable for the specific ad brief.

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.”

Seedream 4.0
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large

AI Judge Analysis

Seedream 4.0

  • + Excellent text rendering with nearly perfect spelling of complex menu items.
  • + Deeply realistic chalk texture with smudges and natural handwriting variations.
  • + Strict adherence to the requested date and pricing details.
  • The composition is a tight close-up, showing less of the 'cozy café' environment compared to the other model.

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large

  • + Provides a wider view of the café environment, including seating and decor.
  • + Good overall composition and lighting in the room.
  • Failed significantly on text rendering, with numerous spelling errors like 'TODAAY' and 'Cholcalte'.
  • Incorrect date (2024 instead of 2026).
  • The text looks more like a digital font or stylized graphic rather than natural chalk handwriting.

Verdict: Seedream 4.0 followed the prompt instructions with high precision, accurately rendering the specific text, date, and prices with a very realistic chalk aesthetic. In contrast, Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large struggled with the text content, exhibiting several typos and failing to capture the 'handwritten' request, resulting in a more artificial appearance.

The Reversed Rodeo

Text-to-Image

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

Seedream 4.0
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large

AI Judge Analysis

Seedream 4.0

  • + High resolution and clear rendering of the spacesuit and horse textures.
  • + Effective cinematic lighting with a clear reflection in the visor.
  • + Clean composition with a dramatic camera angle.
  • Failed the negative constraint; the astronaut is riding the horse instead of the horse riding the astronaut.
  • Anatomical issues with the horse's front legs appearing disconnected or strangely jointed.

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large

  • + Beautiful, ethereal color palette and cloud-like nebula effects.
  • + Good sense of scale and movement within the cosmic environment.
  • Failed the negative constraint; the astronaut is riding the horse instead of the horse riding the astronaut.
  • Significant anatomical errors with the horse's legs appearing to emerge from its chest or neck.

Verdict: Both Seedream 4.0 and Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large completely failed the core logical challenge of the prompt (horse on top of the astronaut). Since both failed the primary instruction, Seedream 4.0 is slightly better due to its superior texture rendering and more coherent human-horse interface, whereas Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large suffers from muddier details and severe anatomical clipping.

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.”

Seedream 4.0
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large

AI Judge Analysis

Seedream 4.0

  • + Excellent adherence to the scene description including both the capybara and the passenger.
  • + Realistic lighting and textures that feel like an authentic photograph.
  • + Correct placement of front paws on the steering wheel.

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large

  • + High contrast colors and sharpness.
  • + Creative outfit for the capybara.
  • Completely missed the human passenger in the back seat.
  • The capybara's anatomy is distorted, particularly with long human-like legs and odd paws.
  • Includes a hoodie under the jacket which was not requested.

Verdict: Seedream 4.0 followed the prompt much more accurately by including both characters and placing them correctly in the vehicle. While Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large produced a more vibrant image, it failed to generate the passenger and created a strange hybrid anatomy for the capybara's lower body.

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.”

Seedream 4.0
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large

AI Judge Analysis

Seedream 4.0

  • + Excellent cinematic lighting and atmosphere.
  • + Accurate text rendering for all event details including address and date.
  • + Strong adherence to the border requirement with thorns and webs.
  • Small banner text is slightly distorted and blurry.
  • The torn paper effect at the bottom right obscures a bit of the layout.

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large

  • + Beautiful parchment illustration style.
  • + Clear scroll banner and clean gothic lettering.
  • + Distinctive haunted forest composition with multiple jack-o-lanterns.
  • Completely failed to include the event details (Date, Time, Location) at the bottom.
  • The layout is more vertical-focused despite being a square image.

Verdict: Seedream 4.0 followed the prompt more comprehensively, successfully including all the specific event details and the 'thorns and webs' border. Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large produced a high-quality illustration but failed on the textual requirements of the invite details.

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.”

Seedream 4.0
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large
33% wins 0% ties 67% wins

AI Judge Analysis

Seedream 4.0

  • + Perfect text rendering and placement as requested.
  • + Clean isometric 45° perspective with a professional diorama feel.
  • + Accurate sushi anatomy and high-quality material textures.
  • The 'diorama base' is a slightly flat plate rather than a thick base.

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large

  • + Excellent 3D miniature diorama base with depth.
  • + Great lighting and vibrant cartoon-style materials.
  • + Followed the flag and text prompts reasonably well.
  • The text is placed on an in-scene flag rather than top-center as requested.
  • The 'Japan' and 'Sushi' text are on the same flag, ignoring the 'below it' layout instruction.
  • The sushi pieces have some clipping issues and odd scale proportions.

Verdict: Seedream 4.0 followed the layout and text instructions perfectly, placing the bold text at the top-center of the frame and maintaining a very clean isometric perspective. Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large interpreted the text as part of the 3D scene on a flag, which missed the specific layout request, and the sushi models are less realistic than the competitors.

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.”

Seedream 4.0
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large
100% wins 0% ties 0% wins

AI Judge Analysis

Seedream 4.0

  • + Perfectly includes all requested animals: retriever, kitten, bunny, and fox.
  • + Exceptional dynamic posing that feels like they are 'tumbling' and 'chasing' as requested.
  • + Stunning lighting effects with clear god rays and shimmering dew drops.
  • The fox kit has a slightly more stylized, high-saturation look than the other animals.
  • Some minor anatomical ambiguity where the kitten's hind legs meet the grass.

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large

  • + Very cute facial expressions and soft fur textures.
  • + Clean composition with a clear focus on the puppy's face.
  • Failed to include a tabby kitten, providing a second ginger cat/fox-like creature instead.
  • The poses are static and uniform (running forward) rather than the requested 'tumbling' and 'chasing' interaction.
  • The lighting lacks the specific 'god rays' effects requested.

Verdict: Seedream 4.0 followed the prompt much more accurately, successfully depicting all four distinct animal species interacting dynamically. Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large missed the specifically requested tabby markings on the kitten and opted for a simpler 'running toward camera' composition that lacked the playful tumbling suggested in the prompt.

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.”

Seedream 4.0
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large
40% wins 0% ties 60% wins

AI Judge Analysis

Seedream 4.0

  • + Perfect text rendering of 'Caffè Florian' and 'Est. 1720'.
  • + Excellent vector illustration style with clean lines and balanced composition.
  • + Very high visual quality with an appropriate subtle paper texture background.
  • The cloche shading is slightly more detailed than 'minimalist' might suggest, bordering on illustrative.

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large

  • + Attains a more 'minimalist' flat vector style as requested.
  • + Good use of vintage background distressing and corner ornaments.
  • Misspelled the name as 'Cafféé Florian' with an extra 'e'.
  • The composition of the cloche is confusing; the lid appears to be floating high above the plate with a strange second heating element in between.
  • Text layout on the banner is cramped and less professional.

Verdict: Seedream 4.0 produced a professional, high-quality logo that perfectly captured the requested text and vintage aesthetic. Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large struggled with the text spelling and the logical structure of the cloche icon, resulting in a disconnected and cluttered design.

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.”

Seedream 4.0
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large
33% wins 0% ties 67% wins

AI Judge Analysis

Seedream 4.0

  • + Excellent adherence to the sequential 6-step structure requested.
  • + Text is highly legible with correct spelling of mission stages and astronaut names.
  • + Clean, flat-vector aesthetic that matches the 'modern infographic' request.
  • The lunar module icon for landing (step 6) is missing the ascent stage, appearing incomplete.
  • Red orbit rings are a bit clunky and overlap the planetary bodies awkwardly.

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large

  • + Sophisticated NASA-inspired color palette and vintage technical illustration style.
  • + High level of visual detail in the lunar surface and spacecraft illustrations.
  • Failed to follow the requested 6-step chronological structure.
  • Text is mostly gibberish 'lorem ipsum' style characters rather than legible mission steps.
  • Inaccurate spacecraft representation, showing a space shuttle-type vehicle instead of the Saturn V.

Verdict: Seedream 4.0 followed the prompt's structural and content requirements perfectly, delivering a functional infographic with legible text and the correct 1-6 sequence. In contrast, Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large produced a visually dense 'technical' poster that failed almost all prompt instructions regarding specific steps, text content, and accurate historical spacecraft.

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