Model Comparison
GLM-5 (Reasoning)
vs. Grok 4.6 (high)
Comparing 2 AI models · 7 benchmarks · Z AI, SpaceXAI
Recommended Pick
SpGrok 4.6 (high)7 metric winsStrongest on: Throughput, Reasoning, Intelligence
Best Value
GLM-5 (Reasoning)
100.0 value score
50.6 reasoning / $1.55/1M
Lowest Price
GLM-5 (Reasoning)
$1.00/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Grok 4.6 (high)
66.2 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
Grok 4.6 (high)
76.8 coding index
Composite Indices
Higher is better; speed and price are normalized
Standard Benchmarks
Only benchmarks with data are shown
Differences That Matter
Best value
GLM-5 (Reasoning) has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
GLM-5 (Reasoning) is 2.0x cheaper on input tokens than Grok 4.6 (high).
Reasoning gap
Grok 4.6 (high) leads GLM-5 (Reasoning) by 15.6 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
Grok 4.6 (high) wins 7 measurable categories, including Throughput, Reasoning, Intelligence, GPQA.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
GLM-5 (Reasoning)
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Grok 4.6 (high)
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Z GLM-5 (Reasoning) | Top Pick Sp Grok 4.6 (high) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $1.00/1M | $2.00/1M |
| Output Cost | $3.20/1M | $6.00/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $1.55/1M | $3.00/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Z AI | SpaceXAI |
| Release Date | Feb 11, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | — | 62.2 tok/s |
| TTFT | — | 40450ms |
| Latency | — | 40450ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 100.0 | 67.6 |
| Reasoning Score | 50.6 | 66.2 |
| Intelligence | 40.6 | 60.9 |
| Coding | — | 76.8 |
| Standard Benchmarks | ||
| GPQA | 82.0% | 94.9% |
| HLE | 29.3% | 42.9% |
| SciCode | 46.2% | 53.6% |
| LCR | 70.7% | 75.0% |
| IFBench | 72.3% | — |
| TAU-bench v2 | 98.2% | — |
| TerminalBench Hard | 43.2% | — |
Key Takeaways
GLM-5 (Reasoning) offers the best value at $1.00/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Grok 4.6 (high) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 66.2 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
Grok 4.6 (high) reaches a 76.8 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
GLM-5 (Reasoning)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
Grok 4.6 (high)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
- Code generation
- Software development
