Codex community · A 35-model and reasoning-effort pelican matrix

The author opened a fresh thread for each of 35 models and reasoning settings, used the same Generate an SVG of a pelican riding a bicycle prompt, and compiled token, cost and elapsed-time comparisons. GPT-6 Sol High was then asked to render and compare matching SVGs. The author says the 0–10 scores are for fun, not a formal leaderboard.