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Historical Performance - Images

90-day score trends for top image generation AI models. Track composite score changes, model entry dates, and key events that impacted rankings.

Score Trends

RankModelProviderScoreTrend30d60d90d
#1GPT-5.4 Image 2OpenAI91.3-0.7-0.7-0.7
#2GPT-5 Image MiniOpenAI88.5+27.5+27.5+27.5
#3GPT-5 ImageOpenAI88.5+28.1+28.1+28.1
#4Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image)Google76.9+37.6+37.6+37.6
#5Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image)Google40.00.00.00.0
#6Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image)Google40.00.00.00.0
#7Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image Preview)Google40.0-11.8-11.8-11.8
#8Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image Preview)Google40.0-4.7-4.7-4.7
#9Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image)Google22.40.00.00.0
#10Stable Diffusion 3.5Stability AI11.4+5.4+5.4+5.4

Model Timeline

Date EnteredModelProviderEntry RankCurrent Rank
2025-11-16Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image)Google#5#4
2025-11-11GPT-5 ImageOpenAI#3#3
2025-10-21Stable Diffusion 3.5Stability AI#16#10
2025-09-29Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image)Google#13#9
2025-09-05Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image)Google#7#6
2025-08-25Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image Preview)Google#10#7
2025-07-19GPT-5 Image MiniOpenAI#6#2
2025-07-08Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image Preview)Google#17#8
2025-07-06GPT-5.4 Image 2OpenAI#4#1
2025-07-04Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image)Google#10#5

Key Events

2026-02-28versionMidjourney v7 launched with photorealistic rendering engine
2026-02-15versionDALL-E 4 released with enhanced composition and lighting
2026-02-01versionStable Diffusion 4 introduced with architectural overhaul
2026-01-20versionImagen 4 launched by Google with text rendering improvements
2026-01-10pricingFlux 2 Pro released by Black Forest Labs with competitive pricing
2025-12-15versionAdobe Firefly 4 with generative fill and expand upgrades
2025-12-01pricingStability AI revised API pricing for enterprise tiers
2025-11-15versionMidjourney v6.5 update with improved hand and text generation

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Frequently Asked Questions

We track composite scores for the top image generation AI models over a 90-day rolling window. The scores factor in generation quality, pricing, API availability, and feature capabilities with hourly updates.

Check the Score Trends table above to see 30-day, 60-day, and 90-day score changes for each model. Major version updates like new DALL-E or Stable Diffusion releases often cause significant score shifts.

The historical trend lines above show how each model's composite score has evolved. While rankings shift with each major release, the competition between these models drives rapid improvements across the category.

Image AI Historical Performance - Score Trends Over Time | LM Market Cap