Pairwise benchmark snapshot · Aug 17, 2026
In this head-to-head showdown, GLM-5.2 delivers higher overall intelligence and human-preferred responses (Elo 1,492 vs 1,475), while GLM-5.2 leads in SWE-bench software engineering benchmarks (69.3%), while GLM-5.2 is more budget-friendly at $3.74/1M per 1M output tokens, while Z.ai: GLM 5V Turbo provides faster response streaming (112 tok/s). Review the complete breakdown below to determine which model best fits your performance and budget requirements.
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Speed, cost, and intelligence tradeoffs across the Zhipu lineup
Δ 17 Arena Elo pts
112 tok/s
$3.74 / 1M output
Relative percentile scores computed across all active models in the benchmark catalog.
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Category wins across reasoning intelligence, generation speed, and token cost.
Preference Elo, Coding proficiency, SWE-bench & LiveBench accuracy
Generation throughput and time to first token responsiveness
Cost per million tokens and max context window length
| Benchmark | GLM-5.2 | Z.ai: GLM 5V Turbo | Advantage Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preference Elo | GLM-5.2 (+17) | ||
| Coding Elo | GLM-5.2 (+22) | ||
| LiveBench | GLM-5.2 (+1.4%) | ||
| SWE-bench | GLM-5.2 (+4.1%) | ||
| GPQA Diamond | GLM-5.2 (+2.1%) | ||
| Time to first token | Z.ai: GLM 5V Turbo (+90 ms) | ||
| Output speed | 84 tok/s | 112 tok/s | Z.ai: GLM 5V Turbo (+28 tok/s) |
| Input price | $1.19/1M | $1.2/1M | GLM-5.2 (+$0.01/1M) |
| Output price | $3.74/1M | GLM-5.2 (+$0.26/1M) | |
| Context window | GLM-5.2 (+846k) |
Simulate monthly production API costs in USD (US Dollar).
GLM-5.2 is estimated to save $4.25/month ($51/year).
Higher SWE-bench (69.3%).
Lower output list price ($3.74/1M).
Lower TTFT (180 ms).
Larger window (1M).
Both accept images. Defaulting to the higher-Elo side (GLM-5.2).
| Target Workload | Recommended Pick | Evaluation Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Repo / coding agents | GLM-5.2 | Higher SWE-bench (69.3%). |
| High-volume chat | GLM-5.2 | Lower output list price ($3.74/1M). |
| Voice / low-latency UI | Z.ai: GLM 5V Turbo | Lower TTFT (180 ms). |
| Long-document RAG | GLM-5.2 | Larger window (1M). |
| Screenshots / vision | GLM-5.2 | Both accept images. Defaulting to the higher-Elo side (GLM-5.2). |
GLM-5.2 undercuts GLM 5V Turbo by 74.2% on input at $0.31/1M, with 1,492 Elo and 69.3% SWE-bench in dated 2026 snapshots.
Strong Chinese/English coding. 5.3 is the new row; 5.2 stays so the delta is visible.
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