Model Comparison
GPT-6 Astra (max)
vs. GLM-5.3 (max)
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · OpenAI, Z AI
Recommended Pick
Z GLM-5.3 (max)7 metric winsStrongest on: Value, Input price, Output price
Best Value
GLM-5.3 (max)
100.0 value score
44.9 reasoning / $2.15/1M
Lowest Price
GLM-5.3 (max)
$1.40/1M input price
Best Reasoning
GPT-6 Astra (max)
52.8 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
GPT-6 Astra (max)
76.9 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 7.1x cheaper on input tokens than GPT-6 Astra (max).
Speed gap
GLM-5.3 (max) generates about 1.1x as many tokens per second as GPT-6 Astra (max).
Reasoning gap
GPT-6 Astra (max) leads GLM-5.3 (max) by 7.9 points on reasoning.
Coding gap
GPT-6 Astra (max) leads GLM-5.3 (max) by 2.1 points on coding.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
GPT-6 Astra (max)
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GLM-5.3 (max)
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Op GPT-6 Astra (max) | Top Pick Z GLM-5.3 (max) |
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| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $10.00/1M | $1.40/1M |
| Output Cost | $50.00/1M | $4.40/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $20.00/1M | $2.15/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | OpenAI | Z AI |
| Release Date | Sep 3, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 54.4 tok/s | 62.4 tok/s |
| TTFT | 323310ms | 3160ms |
| Latency | 323310ms | 35240ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 12.6 | 100.0 |
| Reasoning Score | 52.8 | 44.9 |
| Intelligence | 52.8 | 44.9 |
| Coding | 76.9 | 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-6 Astra (max) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 52.8 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
GPT-6 Astra (max) reaches a 76.9 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-6 Astra (max)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
- Code generation
- Software development
GLM-5.3 (max)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
