TencentARC's image-to-3D model (SIGGRAPH 2026) that back-projects pixel features directly into 3D space for near-reconstruction-level fidelity with PBR textures. Pixel-aligned approach preserves fine surface detail that traditional latent-diffusion-based 3D AI tends to lose. Fully open source under MIT license with ComfyUI support — you can run it locally or via the published model weights. A different lineage from Tencent's Hunyuan3D, despite the shared parent organisation.
Arena Rank
#14
Overall ELO
958
Geometry ELO
983
Win Rate
49%
Arena Votes
Total: 505 votes
Average Generation Cost
$0.42
Typical runtime: 8.0 min
Curated from neighboring ranks
#13 · 987 ELO
Pixal3D is ranked #14 (958 ELO) while VARCO 3D 2.0 currently sits at #13 (987 ELO).
VARCO 3D 2.0 holds a 29 point advantage, so Pixal3D fans tend to focus on prompts that highlight its strengths.
Pixal3D wins about 49% of its judged matches overall, compared to 46% for VARCO 3D 2.0.
VARCO 3D 2.0 often returns meshes quicker (2.5 min) while Pixal3D focuses on fidelity.
#15 · 930 ELO
Pixal3D is ranked #14 (958 ELO) while TRELLIS.2 currently sits at #15 (930 ELO).
Pixal3D maintains a 28 point lead, which usually translates to steadier community votes.
Pixal3D wins about 49% of its judged matches overall, compared to 46% for TRELLIS.2.
#12 · 988 ELO
Pixal3D is ranked #14 (958 ELO) while N4D-2.5 currently sits at #12 (988 ELO).
N4D-2.5 holds a 30 point advantage, so Pixal3D fans tend to focus on prompts that highlight its strengths.
Pixal3D wins about 49% of its judged matches overall, compared to 47% for N4D-2.5.
#16 · 846 ELO
Pixal3D is ranked #14 (958 ELO) while Wonder3D currently sits at #16 (846 ELO).
Pixal3D maintains a 112 point lead, which usually translates to steadier community votes.
Pixal3D wins about 49% of its judged matches overall, compared to 31% for Wonder3D.
Wonder3D often returns meshes quicker (4.0 min) while Pixal3D focuses on fidelity.
What is the current Top 3D AI rank for Pixal3D?
Pixal3D is sitting at #14 with an arena ELO of 958. It has participated in 505 community votes so far.
How much does it cost to generate with Pixal3D?
Pixal3D reports an average generation cost of $0.42 per test with a typical runtime of 8.0 min.
When should I choose Pixal3D over VARCO 3D 2.0?
Pixal3D is ranked #14 (958 ELO) while VARCO 3D 2.0 currently sits at #13 (987 ELO). VARCO 3D 2.0 holds a 29 point advantage, so Pixal3D fans tend to focus on prompts that highlight its strengths. Pixal3D wins about 49% of its judged matches overall, compared to 46% for VARCO 3D 2.0. VARCO 3D 2.0 often returns meshes quicker (2.5 min) while Pixal3D focuses on fidelity.
