How 20 AI image models render: “An elegant ancient Chinese lady in hanfu plays the guzheng in a quiet garden pavilion, surrounded by willow trees and mist, creating a poetic atmosphere.”

Same prompt, sent verbatim, at each model's default settings and a fixed seed. Judge: face and hands, fabric, believable expression. 196 community votes so far.

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

20 text-to-image models rendered this portrait & fashion prompt with the identical text at their default settings and a fixed seed. GPT Image 2.5 Flare is the community favourite so far, winning 77% of its 22 head-to-head votes on this prompt. Grok Imagine Image Quality was the fastest at 7.3s.

What to look for: correct anatomy, natural expressions, convincing fabric drape, and hands with the right number of fingers.

FAQ

Which AI model renders this prompt best?

GPT Image 2.5 Flare leads this prompt in the BudgetPixel AI Image Arena, winning 77% of its 22 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.