Model Comparison
GPT-5.6 Sol (max)
vs. GLM-5.3 (max)
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · OpenAI, Z AI
Recommended Pick
Z GLM-5.3 (max)6 metric winsStrongest on: Value, Input price, Output price
Best Value
GLM-5.3 (max)
100.0 value score
59.5 reasoning / $2.15/1M
Lowest Price
GLM-5.3 (max)
$1.40/1M input price
Best Reasoning
GPT-5.6 Sol (max)
60.9 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
GPT-5.6 Sol (max)
77.4 coding index
Differences That Matter
Best value
GLM-5.3 (max) has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
GLM-5.3 (max) is 2.9x cheaper on input tokens than GPT-5.6 Sol (max).
Speed gap
GPT-5.6 Sol (max) generates about 1.2x as many tokens per second as GLM-5.3 (max).
Reasoning gap
GPT-5.6 Sol (max) leads GLM-5.3 (max) by 1.4 points on reasoning.
Coding gap
GPT-5.6 Sol (max) leads GLM-5.3 (max) by 2.6 points on coding.
Response Face-Off
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Op GPT-5.6 Sol (max) | Top Pick Z GLM-5.3 (max) |
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| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $4.00/1M | $1.40/1M |
| Output Cost | $20.00/1M | $4.40/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $8.00/1M | $2.15/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | OpenAI | Z AI |
| Release Date | Jul 9, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 72.5 tok/s | 62.8 tok/s |
| TTFT | 100850ms | 1990ms |
| Latency | 100850ms | 33830ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 27.5 | 100.0 |
| Reasoning Score | 60.9 | 59.5 |
| Intelligence | 60.9 | 59.5 |
| Coding | 77.4 | 74.8 |
Key Takeaways
GLM-5.3 (max) offers the best value at $1.40/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
GPT-5.6 Sol (max) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 60.9 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
GPT-5.6 Sol (max) reaches a 77.4 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
GPT-5.6 Sol (max)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
- Code generation
- Software development
GLM-5.3 (max)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
