Claude Opus 4.6 vs GLM-5.3
Side-by-side benchmark comparison across coding, math, reasoning, speed, and pricing.
GLM-5.3 by Zhipu AI wins on 8 of 8 benchmarks against Claude Opus 4.6 by Anthropic, which leads on 0. This head-to-head comparison covers coding, math, reasoning, speed, and pricing metrics from our benchmark data.
Category-by-Category Breakdown
Coding: In coding, GLM-5.3 scores 1335 on Design Arena ELO compared to Claude Opus 4.6's 1289, while GLM-5.3 scores 1318 on Website Arena ELO compared to Claude Opus 4.6's 1298.
Reasoning: In reasoning, GLM-5.3 scores 86.0% on GPQA Diamond compared to Claude Opus 4.6's 85.3%, while GLM-5.3 scores 78.3% on τ²-Bench Airline compared to Claude Opus 4.6's 75.7%.
Context: In context, GLM-5.3 scores 1.3M on Context Length compared to Claude Opus 4.6's 1.0M.
Pricing Comparison
Claude Opus 4.6 costs $5.0/1M input tokens and $25.0/1M output tokens, while GLM-5.3 costs $1.4/1M input and $4.4/1M output. GLM-5.3 is the more affordable option for API usage.
Verdict
GLM-5.3 leads across the board in affordability, making it the stronger overall choice in this comparison.
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Claude Opus 4.6 vs GLM-5.3 — FAQ
Which is better, Claude Opus 4.6 or GLM-5.3?
GLM-5.3 wins on more benchmarks overall (8 vs 0). However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — each model excels in different areas.
How does Claude Opus 4.6 compare to GLM-5.3 for coding?
SWE-bench Verified data is not available for both models. Check the detailed comparison charts above for other coding-related metrics.
Is Claude Opus 4.6 cheaper than GLM-5.3?
Yes, GLM-5.3 is cheaper. Claude Opus 4.6 costs $5.0/1M input and $25.0/1M output tokens. GLM-5.3 costs $1.4/1M input and $4.4/1M output tokens.
Which is faster, Claude Opus 4.6 or GLM-5.3?
Output speed data is not available for both models. Check the speed section of the comparison above for available performance data.
What benchmarks does the Claude Opus 4.6 vs GLM-5.3 comparison cover?
This comparison covers 8 benchmarks including GPQA Diamond, Input Cost, Output Cost, Context Length, Cached Input Cost, Design Arena ELO, τ²-Bench Airline, Website Arena ELO. Metrics span general intelligence, coding, math, reasoning, speed, and cost categories.