Model Comparison
V4.1 Flash 1017 (Max)
vs. GLM-5.3 (Max)
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · DeepSeek, Z AI
Recommended Pick
DeV4.1 Flash 1017 (Max)9 metric winsStrongest on: Value, Input price, Output price
Best Value
V4.1 Flash 1017 (Max)
100.0 value score
45.1 reasoning / $0.52/1M
Lowest Price
V4.1 Flash 1017 (Max)
$0.30/1M input price
Best Reasoning
V4.1 Flash 1017 (Max)
45.1 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
GLM-5.3 (Max)
74.8 coding index
Differences That Matter
Best value
V4.1 Flash 1017 (Max) has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
V4.1 Flash 1017 (Max) is 4.7x cheaper on input tokens than GLM-5.3 (Max).
Speed gap
V4.1 Flash 1017 (Max) generates about 2.4x as many tokens per second as GLM-5.3 (Max).
Reasoning gap
V4.1 Flash 1017 (Max) leads GLM-5.3 (Max) by 0.3 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
V4.1 Flash 1017 (Max) wins 9 measurable categories, including Value, Input price, Output price, Blended price.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
V4.1 Flash 1017 (Max)
DeepSeek
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GLM-5.3 (Max)
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Top Pick De V4.1 Flash 1017 (Max) | Z GLM-5.3 (Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.30/1M | $1.40/1M |
| Output Cost | $1.20/1M | $4.40/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $0.52/1M | $2.15/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | DeepSeek | Z AI |
| Release Date | Oct 17, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 210.6 tok/s | 87.9 tok/s |
| TTFT | 1130ms | 2470ms |
| Latency | 10620ms | 25230ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 100.0 | 24.3 |
| Reasoning Score | 45.1 | 44.8 |
| Intelligence | 45.1 | 44.8 |
| Coding | — | 74.8 |
Key Takeaways
V4.1 Flash 1017 (Max) offers the best value at $0.30/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
V4.1 Flash 1017 (Max) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 45.1 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
GLM-5.3 (Max) reaches a 74.8 coding index,making it the top choice for software development and code generation tasks.
All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens,suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.
When to Choose Each Model
V4.1 Flash 1017 (Max)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
GLM-5.3 (Max)
- Code generation
- Software development
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