DALL-E 2 OpenAI vs Seedream 4.5 ByteDance

DALL-E 2

• + Artistic bokeh effect
• + Includes a blue element and a cube shape

• − Fails significantly on spatial reasoning; the sphere is missing and a red block is inside instead of a book on top
• − The plant is in a giant blue pot rather than behind the cube as requested
• − Low visual clarity and poor prompt adherence

Seedream 4.5

• + Perfect adherence to all spatial instructions in the prompt
• + Excellent lighting and realistic glass reflections
• + High resolution with natural textures on the wood and book

• − The glass cube is more of a hollow box, though this fits the context of containing the sphere

DALL-E 2

• + Successfully captures reflections on wet pavement
• + Follows the 'imperfect framing' and 'shallow depth of field' constraints

• − Extreme blur obscures both the man and the bicycle almost entirely
• − Fails to show an elderly Japanese man clearly
• − Lacks photographic clarity expected of a 50mm lens prompt

Seedream 4.5

• + Excellent adherence to all prompt elements including ethnicity, age, and red bicycle
• + Highly realistic skin textures and wet weather effects like rain drops on the raincoat
• + Perfectly executes motion blur from passing cars in the background

• − The pedal/crank arm anatomy on the bicycle is slightly nonsensical and distorted

DALL-E 2

• + Features a bold, modern sans-serif typeface.
• + Creates an artistic, minimalist aesthetic suitable for a high-end concept.

• − Fails to include specific text sections (Appetizers, Pizza, Mains) requested.
• − The food imagery is abstracted and fragmented rather than showing clear, recognizable food photos.
• − Text is nonsensical gibberish.

Seedream 4.5

• + Excellent adherence to all prompt requirements including specific categories and layout.
• + High-quality, appetizing food photography that fits the 'casual dining' description.
• + Clear, legible grid layout with professional-looking Price points.

• − Minor spelling errors in list items (e.g., 'Appetizters', 'Festaurant').
• − Simple border design is functional but slightly basic.

DALL-E 2

• + Captures the 'fiery' atmosphere and embers well
• + Successfully depicts motion through lighting and particles

• − Text consists of major spelling errors ('MARGIC', 'BAGUEC') and is cut off
• − Low realism with food components looking distorted and unappetizing
• − Failed to include 'LIMITED TIME ONLY' or the price

Seedream 4.5

• + Perfect text rendering for all requested strings, including the price in a starburst
• + Excellent photorealistic detail on food textures like the sesame bun and patty
• + Dynamic composition with clear motion blur on flying ingredients

• − The main burger is less 'exploded' than Model A, though individual ingredients are still flying

DALL-E 2

• + Captures a messy, realistic chalk texture.

• − Text is completely illegible and nonsensical.
• − Failed to follow any specific menu item or date instructions.
• − Extremely low resolution and poor visual quality.

Seedream 4.5

• + Exceptional text rendering that perfectly follows the prompt instructions including the date and specific prices.
• + High-quality composition with a realistic cafe background and natural chalk dust effects.
• + Successfully captures the requested 'handwritten' aesthetic while remaining perfectly legible.

• − Repeats the price '$24' unnecessarily on the second line of the first item.

DALL-E 2

• + Matches the specific spatial orientation requested where the astronaut is the 'mount' and the horse is on top.
• + Correctly interprets the surreal nature of the prompt.
• + Atmospheric and gritty space texture.

• − Lower image resolution and overall clarity compared to the competitor.
• − The rendering of the horse and astronaut is muddy and lacks fine detail.
• − Anatomical distortions in the connection between the two figures.

Seedream 4.5

• + High visual fidelity with cinematic lighting and vibrant colors.
• + Excellent detail on the astronaut suit and horse mane.
• + Dynamic composition and clear, sharp resolution.

• − Failed the negative constraint; the astronaut is riding the horse, not the other way around.
• − Generic interpretation of the concept that ignores the specific spatial instruction.

DALL-E 2

• − The image is completely irrelevant to the prompt.
• − The output depicts a black leather bag instead of the requested scene.
• − Complete failure of prompt adherence.

Seedream 4.5

• + Perfect adherence to the prompt, including the capybara's outfit and the bored businesswoman.
• + High-quality photorealistic rendering of textures and night lighting.
• + Excellent composition that captures the narrative of the scene accurately.

• − Minor distortion in the passenger's left hand holding the phone.
• − The 'TAXI' text on the cap is slightly warped but legible.

DALL-E 2

• + Captures a strong hand-drawn vintage aesthetic
• + The palette fits the distressed parchment request

• − Text is largely illegible and fails almost all specific content requirements
• − Low resolution and lacks any photographic or cinematic polish
• − Failed to include the central jack-o-lantern

Seedream 4.5

• + Excellent text rendering, including all specific dates and locations accurately
• + Followed all elements of the prompt including webs, thorns, and jack-o-lantern
• + High visual quality with cinematic lighting and a clear layout

• − The font for the bottom details is a bit modern and plain compared to the gothic theme

DALL-E 2

• + Features a clean, high-contrast aesthetic.
• + Successfully provides a solid light blue background as requested.

• − Failed to render the word 'JAPAN' and misspelled 'SUSHI' as 'Sush'.
• − The 3D models are very simple and do not exhibit 'realistic PBR' or 'refined textures'.
• − The text is placed on the plate rather than at the top-center of the image.

Seedream 4.5

• + Followed all text instructions perfectly, including 'JAPAN', 'SUSHI', and a flag icon.
• + Excellent execution of the diorama base and miniature isometric style.
• + High-quality PBR textures on the sushi and base with appropriate soft lighting.

• − The background has a subtle gradient rather than being a perfectly solid flat color.
• − The garnish on the base is slightly more than 'minimal', though it adds to the aesthetic.

DALL-E 2

• + Captures a sense of dynamic motion in the puppy

• − Severe anatomical distortions in the background animals
• − Blurry and low-resolution textures
• − Butterflies and vegetation appear messy and unrefined

Seedream 4.5

• + Successfully includes all four requested animals with clear anatomical features
• + Beautiful lighting with visible god rays and dew sparkles
• + High level of detail in fur and flora, adhering to '8K masterpiece'

• − Eyes lean slightly towards a stylized/Disney-esque look rather than true photorealism

DALL-E 2

• + Matches the warm brown and cream color palette.
• + Includes a minimalist cloche icon.

• − Text is completely illegible and nonsensical.
• − The cloche graphic is poorly rendered and lacks detail.
• − Fails to include the 'Est. 1720' banner as requested.

Seedream 4.5

• + Excellent typography with perfect spelling of 'Caffè Florian'.
• + High-quality vector emblem style with clear shading and texture.
• + Perfect adherence to all prompt elements, including steam and the banner.

• − None notable for this request.

DALL-E 2

• + Captures a complex, technical UI aesthetic.
• + Uses the requested color palette reasonably well.

• − Text consists of nonsensical gibberish and misspellings.
• − Completely fails to follow the requested 6-step infographic structure.
• − Visuals are cluttered and lack clear organization or iconography.

Seedream 4.5

• + Perfectly follows all 6 requested steps in order.
• + Excellent text rendering with correct names and labels.
• + Clean, modern vector style that perfectly matches the 'flat' prompt requirement.

• − The 'Descent' icon is a satellite rather than the requested lunar module descent icon.