Multi-Model Rubik's Cube Test: GPT 5.6 Sol Fastest, Deepseek Most Cost-Effective
iamfakhrealam · x · 2026-08-07
The author conducted an interesting benchmark asking four models to perform a complex task: "build a Rubik's cube, solve it, and play". The results show massive differences in speed, cost, and strategy:
- GPT 5.6 Sol: Fastest at 16.8 seconds, costing $2.45.
- Qwen 3.8 Max: Solved it in 6 moves, costing $3.59.
- Deepseek V4 Flash: Cost only $0.054 but took 20 moves.
- Kimi K3: Took 90 minutes but eventually got there.
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