Updated Mar 10, 2026

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Qwen3.5 9B

Grok 3

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Why Qwen3.5 9B?

2x more context262K

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Why Grok 3?

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01

Estimate Complexityreasoning

Tests an AI's ability to make educated estimates based on technical knowledge

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen · Mar 2026text

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Grok 3

Xai · Feb 2025text

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02

AI Board Game Logicreasoning

Tests an AI's ability to understand game rules and strategy

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen · Mar 2026svg

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Xai · Feb 2025svg

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03

Stochastic Consistency Testanalysis

Tests an AI's randomness and creativity

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen · Mar 2026text

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Grok 3

Xai · Feb 2025text

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04

SVG Layout Challengeimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to generate vector graphics

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen · Mar 2026svg

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Grok 3

Grok 3

Xai · Feb 2025svg

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05

Xbox Controller SVG Artimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to create detailed SVG illustrations of gaming hardware

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen · Mar 2026svg

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Grok 3

Grok 3

Xai · Feb 2025svg

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06

Generate a Stand-Up Routineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and creative writing ability

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen · Mar 2026text

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Grok 3

Xai · Feb 2025text

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07

Minimalist Landing Pageweb design

Tests an AI's ability to generate a complete, working landing page

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen · Mar 2026website

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08

Mario Level UI Recreationweb design

Recreate an interactive, classic Mario level in a single HTML file.

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen · Mar 2026website

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09

Linear App Cloneweb design

Tests an AI's ability to replicate an existing UI with Tailwind CSS

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen · Mar 2026website

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Xai · Feb 2025website

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Framer-Style Animationweb design

Tests an AI's ability to create smooth web animations

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen · Mar 2026website

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Xai · Feb 2025website

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Interactive Catan Boardweb design

Tests an AI's ability to create interactive web elements

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen · Mar 2026website

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Xai · Feb 2025website

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The Sentience Testreasoning

Tests an AI's ability to engage in philosophical discourse about AI rights

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen · Mar 2026text

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Grok 3

Xai · Feb 2025text

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