How 20 AI image models render: “Chiaroscuro contrast, inner-lit glows, dense central detail fading into haze and velvety darkness. A pumpkin-headed scarecrow with a jack-o-lantern face, glowing eyes, stitched grin, bow tie, bark torso, and wooden staff stands in a night forest clearing with dry grass, cobwebs, bats, bare branches,”

Same prompt, sent verbatim, at each model's default settings and a fixed seed. Judge: 124 community votes so far.

Community prompt by @justrob · voting closed 2026-09-20

20 text-to-image models rendered this concept art & fantasy prompt with the identical text at their default settings and a fixed seed. GPT Image 2 is the community favourite so far, winning 88% of its 16 head-to-head votes on this prompt. Grok Imagine Image Quality was the fastest at 6.9s.

What to look for: sense of scale, atmosphere and light, and designs that read clearly at a glance.

FAQ

Which AI model renders this prompt best?

GPT Image 2 leads this prompt in the BudgetPixel AI Image Arena, winning 88% of its 16 blind head-to-head votes. Vote on the arena page to add your judgement.

Were the prompts adjusted per model?

No. Every model received the exact same prompt, unmodified, at its default settings, with no negative prompt or style suffix. Some models rewrite prompts internally, and that is part of what is being compared.

Can I run this prompt myself?

Yes. Each tile’s “Try” link opens the BudgetPixel workshop with this prompt and that model preselected.