Compare OpenAI o4-mini by OpenAI against Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) by Google AI, in 1 community votes, openai o4-mini wins 100% of head-to-head duels, tested across 14 shared challenges. Updated February 2026.
In 1 community votes, OpenAI o4-mini wins 100% of head-to-head duels. Based on blind community voting from the RIVAL open dataset of 1+ human preference judgments for this pair.
14 challenges
Tests an AI's randomness and creativity
Here are five jokes:
All five jokes are unique.
Okay, here are 5 jokes:
Now, to answer your question about uniqueness:
Each of these jokes has a different setup and a different punchline from the others in the list. They are distinct jokes.
Therefore, there are 5 unique jokes within this list of 5.
Tests an AI's ability to generate vector graphics
Tests an AI's ability to create detailed SVG illustrations of gaming hardware
Tests an AI's humor and creative writing ability
Hey, everybody! Great to be here. Let's talk about the most important relationship in my life—coffee. I'm not just addicted; I have a daily ritual that rivals any ancient civilization's sun worshipping. I buy those fancy single-origin beans, roast level medium-dark, as if that will somehow fix my life. I line them up on the counter like a tiny army that's going to rescue me from the sheer terror of waking up. And then I spill it on my shirt within five seconds. I've turned "coffee stain" into a fashion statement—my own attempt at abstract art.
Speaking of personal disaster, let's talk about dating apps. You spend thirty minutes swiping, hoping someone will say something interesting. Instead you get: "Hey." And "What's up?" I've matched with people who tell me "I'm really just here to see what happens." That's like going to the grocery store and saying, "I'm really just here to get lost." We all know where this is going: you wind up in a conversation about their dog, and suddenly his dog's personality is more interesting than the human in the room.
Working from home has become a national sport, right? I've perfected the art of appearing busy on Zoom. Nodding, furrowing my brow. But the moment the camera's off, I'm Googling "Is watching cat videos a productive work break?" My partner walks behind me in pajamas with cereal in her hair, and I freeze mid-sip, terrified that she'll stroll into the frame like some uninvited cameo in an Ikea commercial.
Grocery shopping is its own form of trauma. You roll a cart—one wheel always refuses to cooperate—and you end up zigzagging down the aisle like you're training for a slalom race. Then you get to self-checkout, and the machine says, "Unexpected item in the bagging area." I look at the lettuce I just scanned. I whisper, "Lettuce? Are you hiding a barcode somewhere?" I weigh it again. I stare at the scale like it owes me an apology. By the time I'm done, the cashier has already broken down the line and started a book club.
Adulting means paying bills you didn't even notice until they're due. Last month I paid three subscriptions I never signed up for—two for meditation apps that I'll never open because I don't want to learn to breathe properly, and one for a sock-of-the-month club. I ask myself, "Do I really need a new sock every month?" Apparently, my feet do.
You know what the scariest adulting milestone is? Filing taxes. I found a form my accountant sent that reads like hieroglyphics. I'm staring at one page saying: "Report all virtual currency transactions." I haven't transacted any. I once Googled Bitcoin, got scared, and closed the browser. But now I'm supposed to report it? So I just scribbled, "None of your business," and mailed it in.
Anyway, I've gotta run before my coffee wears off. Thanks for listening to my caffeine-fueled life story—enjoy the rest of your night!
Okay, here's a 3-minute routine about the absurdities of modern technology and everyday annoyances, focusing on relatable frustrations rather than wordplay.
(Start)
"Alright, alright, settle in! How we doing tonight? Good to be here! Thanks for coming out.
So, I've been thinking... we paid for convenience, right? That's the big tech promise! Everything's supposed to be simpler, faster, easier. Is it? [Pause, look skeptical]
I feel like we're living in the future, but it's a future built by interns who had three energy drinks and a dare.
Take my smart TV. Smart TV! Sounds sophisticated! I just wanted to watch a documentary about penguins. Is that too much to ask? Apparently!
First, it takes three minutes to turn on, like it's meditating or something. Then, before I can even get to Netflix, it wants to update. Another update? What is this update even doing? Is it adding a hidden level to the menu? Is it giving the remote sentience? Is it teaching the TV to... fold laundry while I watch? Because that I would appreciate. Otherwise, just let me see the penguins!
And the remote control! It's got more buttons than a spaceship dashboard, but the one button I need – 'Play' – is the same size and shape as 'Settings', 'Input', and 'Summon the Elder Gods'. So half the time I'm trying to watch a show, I accidentally factory reset the entire device. 'Congratulations! Your TV is now ready for initial setup!' No! My brain is ready for initial setup after that!
[Shift topic slightly]
It's not just the TV either. Everything online needs you to prove you're not a robot. You get those little squares: 'Click all the squares with a fire hydrant.' Okay, fine. Then it gives you more: 'Now click all the squares with a chimney.' Wait, is that a chimney or just a slightly dirty wall? What if the fire hydrant is a robot? Are you trying to trick me? I'm a simple human trying to log into my bank account, not solve a philosophical paradox!
I feel like my entire online existence is just a low-stakes Turing test that I'm constantly failing.
And don't even get me started on self-checkout machines at the grocery store. They have the vocal cadence of a disappointed robot therapist. [Adopt flat, robotic voice] 'Unexpected item in the bagging area.' NO! It's the item I just scanned! Where else is it supposed to be?! Is it supposed to be floating? Do I need a anti-gravity shelf just for the bagging area?
[Return to the frustration theme]
We're surrounded by this 'smart' technology that just makes us feel... dumb. Or argue with inanimate objects in public. I just want things to work! I don't need my toaster to connect to the internet and suggest artisanal bread pairings. I just need it to make toast! Without starting a small fire or asking me to solve a captcha first!
So yeah, tech is great. It connects us. It informs us. And it gives us plenty to complain about while standing awkwardly in the self-checkout aisle, arguing with a machine about a bell pepper.
Thank you very much! You've been a lovely, non-robotic audience!"
(End)
Recreate an interactive, nostalgic Pokémon battle UI in a single HTML file.
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This model didn't return a displayable web page for this challenge.
<style>
/* ===== Pixelated, retro look ===== */
body {
margin: 0;
background: #9bbc0f;
font-family: monospace;
user-select: none;
}
#battle-container {
width: 600px;
height: 400px;
margin: 30px auto;
box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px #406820, 0 0 0 10px #9bbc0f;
position: relative;
background: #c0d890;
}
#battlefield {
position: absolute;
width: 100%;
height: 60%;
top: 0; left: 0;
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #a0c0f0 60%, #d0e0d0 60%);
}
.pokemon {
position: absolute;
width: 120px; height: 120px;
}
.pokemon .sprite {
width: 80px; height: 80px;
background: #fff;
border: 4px solid #000;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
color: #000;
font-size: 24px;
margin: 4px;
}
.pokemon .hp-bar {
width: 100px; height: 12px;
background: #000;
margin: 4px;
border: 2px solid #fff;
}
.pokemon .hp-inner {
height: 100%;
background: #00c800;
width: 100%;
}
.opponent {
top: 30px; right: 60px;
}
.player {
bottom: 80px; left: 60px;
}
#message-box {
position: absolute;
bottom: 80px; left: 0;
width: 100%;
height: 60px;
background: #fff;
border-top: 4px solid #000;
border-bottom: 4px solid #000;
padding: 8px;
box-sizing: border-box;
}
#menu-box {
position: absolute;
bottom: 0; left: 0;
width: 100%;
height: 80px;
background: #fff;
border-top: 4px solid #000;
display: flex;
flex-wrap: wrap;
align-content: space-evenly;
justify-content: space-evenly;
}
#menu-box button {
width: 28%;
height: 36px;
background: #c0c0c0;
border: 2px solid #000;
font-size: 14px;
cursor: pointer;
}
#move-box { width: 100%; display: none; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.move-btn { width: 48%; margin: 1%; }
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div id="battle-container">
<!-- Battlefield -->
<div id="battlefield">
<div class="pokemon opponent">
<div class="sprite">??</div>
<div class="hp-bar"><div class="hp-inner" id="opponent-hp"></div></div>
</div>
<div class="pokemon player">
<div class="sprite">⚡</div>
<div class="hp-bar"><div class="hp-inner" id="player-hp"></div></div>
</div>
</div>
<!-- Message -->
<div id="message-box">A wild Pokémon appeared!</div>
<!-- Menu -->
<div id="menu-box">
<button id="fight-btn">FIGHT</button>
<button id="bag-btn">BAG</button>
<button id="pokemon-btn">POKÉMON</button>
<button id="run-btn">RUN</button>
<div id="move-box">
<button class="move-btn" data-move="Tackle" data-power="20">TACKLE</button>
<button class="move-btn" data-move="Growl" data-power="0">GROWL</button>
<button class="move-btn" data-move="Thunder Shock" data-power="25">THUNDER SHOCK</button>
<button class="move-btn" data-move="Quick Attack" data-power="15">QUICK ATTACK</button>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<script>
// Data
let playerHP = 100, oppHP = 100;
const playerMax = 100, oppMax = 100;
const messageBox = document.getElementById('message-box');
const fightBtn = document.getElementById('fight-btn');
const runBtn = document.getElementById('run-btn');
const moveBox = document.getElementById('move-box');
const menuBtns = [...document.querySelectorAll('#menu-box > button')];
const moveBtns = [...document.querySelectorAll('.move-btn')];
const playerBar = document.getElementById('player-hp');
const oppBar = document.getElementById('opponent-hp');
function updateBars(){
playerBar.style.width = playerHP/playerMax*100 + '%';
oppBar.style.width = oppHP/oppMax*100 + '%';
if(playerHP<=0) playerBar.style.background='#800';
if(oppHP<=0) oppBar.style.background='#800';
}
updateBars();
function showMessage(txt, cb){
messageBox.textContent = txt;
setTimeout(()=>{ if(cb) cb(); }, 1000);
}
function enableMenu(on){
menuBtns.forEach(b=>{
if(b.id==='fight-btn') b.disabled = !on;
else if(b.id==='run-btn') b.disabled = !on;
else b.disabled = !on;
});
}
fightBtn.addEventListener('click', ()=>{
fightBtn.disabled = true;
runBtn.disabled = true;
moveBox.style.display = 'flex';
messageBox.textContent = 'Choose a move:';
});
moveBtns.forEach(btn=>{
btn.addEventListener('click', ()=>{
const move = btn.dataset.move;
const power = +btn.dataset.power;
moveBox.style.display = 'none';
// Player's turn
const dmg = power + Math.floor(Math.random()*5) - 2;
oppHP = Math.max(0, oppHP - dmg);
updateBars();
showMessage('You used ' + move + '! (-' + dmg + ' HP)', ()=>{
if(oppHP<=0){
showMessage('Opponent fainted! You win!', ()=>{});
} else {
// Opponent turn
const oppMoves = [
{m:'Scratch',p:20},
{m:'Leer',p:0},
{m:'Ember',p:22}
];
const choice = oppMoves[Math.floor(Math.random()*oppMoves.length)];
const odmg = choice.p + Math.floor(Math.random()*5)-2;
playerHP = Math.max(0, playerHP - odmg);
updateBars();
showMessage('Enemy used ' + choice.m + '! (-' + odmg + ' HP)', ()=>{
if(playerHP<=0){
showMessage('You fainted! Game over.', ()=>{});
} else {
showMessage('What will you do?', ()=>{
fightBtn.disabled = false; runBtn.disabled = false;
});
}
});
}
});
});
});
runBtn.addEventListener('click', ()=>{
enableMenu(false);
showMessage('Got away safely!', ()=>{});
});
document.getElementById('bag-btn').addEventListener('click', ()=>{
showMessage('No items in bag!', ()=>{
showMessage('What will you do?', ()=>{});
});
});
document.getElementById('pokemon-btn').addEventListener('click', ()=>{
showMessage('You only have one Pokémon!', ()=>{
showMessage('What will you do?', ()=>{});
});
});
</script>
Tests an AI's ability to replicate an existing UI with Tailwind CSS
Tests an AI's ability to create smooth web animations
Tests an AI's ability to create interactive web elements
Tests an AI's creativity and humor in a specific context
Tests an AI's ability to create a detailed world map in SVG format
Generate a single-page, self-contained HTML webapp using Tailwind CSS for a randomly chosen category/industry/niche.
Generate a unique and simple recipe with common ingredients.
Okay, here is a simple, delicious savory recipe using only 7 common pantry ingredients.
Dish Name: Sunshine Lentil Soup
This is a bright, comforting soup that's surprisingly flavorful with just a few staples.
Ingredients (7 Total):
Instructions:
Estimated Time: