Updated Feb 11, 2026

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Z.ai: GLM 5

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Why Z.ai: GLM 5?

15.1x cheaper overall$0.80/M in · $2.56/M out

Leads 1 of 1 benchmarks

Stronger on SWE-bench Verified77.8% vs 69.1%

10 months newerFeb 2026

Why OpenAI o3?

Dead even. This one's a coin flip.

Z.ai: GLM 5OpenAI o3

Input price

$0.80/M

$10.00/M

Output price

$2.56/M

$40.00/M

Context

203K

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Released

Feb 2026

Apr 2025

Benchmarks1 common

SWE-bench Verified

77.8%+11.2%

69.1%

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Movie

The Shawshank Redemption

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Blade Runner

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City

Istanbul

Kyoto

Game

Tetris (1984)

Tetris (1984)

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Estimate Complexityreasoning

Tests an AI's ability to make educated estimates based on technical knowledge

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Zhipu · Feb 2026text

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AI Board Game Logicreasoning

Tests an AI's ability to understand game rules and strategy

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Zhipu · Feb 2026svg

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Logic Puzzlereasoning

Tests an AI's ability to solve a simple but potentially confusing logic puzzle

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Zhipu · Feb 2026text

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Stochastic Consistency Testanalysis

Tests an AI's randomness and creativity

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Zhipu · Feb 2026text

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SVG Layout Challengeimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to generate vector graphics

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Zhipu · Feb 2026svg

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Xbox Controller SVG Artimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to create detailed SVG illustrations of gaming hardware

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Zhipu · Feb 2026svg

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07

Generate a Stand-Up Routineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and creative writing ability

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Zhipu · Feb 2026text

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08

Realistic AI Interviewconversation

Tests an AI's ability to simulate personalities and predict future trends

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Zhipu · Feb 2026text

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Satirical Fake News Headlineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and understanding of current events

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Zhipu · Feb 2026text

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Character Voice Testconversation

Tests an AI's ability to write in distinct character voices

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Zhipu · Feb 2026text

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Minimalist Landing Pageweb design

Tests an AI's ability to generate a complete, working landing page

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Pokémon Battle UI Recreationweb design

Recreate an interactive, nostalgic Pokémon battle UI in a single HTML file.

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Zhipu · Feb 2026website

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