Model Comparison
Grok 4.6 (high)
vs. GLM-5.3 (max)
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · SpaceXAI, 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
59.5 reasoning / $2.15/1M
Lowest Price
GLM-5.3 (max)
$1.40/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Grok 4.6 (high)
60.9 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
Grok 4.6 (high)
76.8 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 1.4x cheaper on input tokens than Grok 4.6 (high).
Speed gap
GLM-5.3 (max) generates about 1.2x as many tokens per second as Grok 4.6 (high).
Reasoning gap
Grok 4.6 (high) leads GLM-5.3 (max) by 1.4 points on reasoning.
Coding gap
Grok 4.6 (high) leads GLM-5.3 (max) by 2.0 points on coding.
Response Face-Off
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Grok 4.6 (high)
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Sp Grok 4.6 (high) | Top Pick Z GLM-5.3 (max) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $2.00/1M | $1.40/1M |
| Output Cost | $6.00/1M | $4.40/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $3.00/1M | $2.15/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | SpaceXAI | Z AI |
| Release Date | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 64.9 tok/s | 80.0 tok/s |
| TTFT | 51950ms | 1940ms |
| Latency | 51950ms | 26930ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 73.4 | 100.0 |
| Reasoning Score | 60.9 | 59.5 |
| Intelligence | 60.9 | 59.5 |
| Coding | 76.8 | 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.
Grok 4.6 (high) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 60.9 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
Grok 4.6 (high)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
- Code generation
- Software development
GLM-5.3 (max)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
