Model Comparison
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
vs. GLM-5.3 (max)
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Alibaba, 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
44.9 reasoning / $2.15/1M
Lowest Price
GLM-5.3 (max)
$1.40/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
45.4 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
76.2 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 Qwen3.8 Max (0902).
Speed gap
GLM-5.3 (max) generates about 1.7x as many tokens per second as Qwen3.8 Max (0902).
Reasoning gap
Qwen3.8 Max (0902) leads GLM-5.3 (max) by 0.5 points on reasoning.
Coding gap
Qwen3.8 Max (0902) leads GLM-5.3 (max) by 1.4 points on coding.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Al Qwen3.8 Max (0902) | 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 | Alibaba | Z AI |
| Release Date | Sep 2, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 39.7 tok/s | 67.5 tok/s |
| TTFT | 2780ms | 3090ms |
| Latency | 53180ms | 32740ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 72.5 | 100.0 |
| Reasoning Score | 45.4 | 44.9 |
| Intelligence | 45.4 | 44.9 |
| Coding | 76.2 | 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.
Qwen3.8 Max (0902) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 45.4 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
Qwen3.8 Max (0902) reaches a 76.2 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
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
- Code generation
- Software development
GLM-5.3 (max)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
