One-Prompt 3D Test Ranks Opus 5 vs Astra 6: Never Bother With Low Effort
chaseleantj · x · 2026-09-13
Using an identical prompt (a zoomable, rotatable 3D potted dandelion on a white surface, no AGENTS.md or skill), the author ranked four models: 1. Opus 5 low, 2. Opus 5 high, 3. Astra 6 low, 4. Astra 6 high. Conclusion: for extreme quality skip low effort entirely — always use effort >= high — though none of the outputs were very good.
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