GLM-4.6 vs GPT-5.1 Codex

Side-by-side benchmark comparison across coding, math, reasoning, speed, and pricing.

GLM-4.6 by Zhipu AI wins on 5 of 7 benchmarks against GPT-5.1 Codex by OpenAI, which leads on 2. This head-to-head comparison covers coding, math, reasoning, speed, and pricing metrics from our benchmark data.

Category-by-Category Breakdown

Coding: In coding, GPT-5.1 Codex scores 1197 on Design Arena ELO compared to GLM-4.6's 1167, while GLM-4.6 scores 1186 on Website Arena ELO compared to GPT-5.1 Codex's 1174.

Reasoning: In reasoning, GLM-4.6 scores 78.6% on GPQA Diamond compared to GPT-5.1 Codex's 65.0%.

Context: In context, GPT-5.1 Codex scores 400K on Context Length compared to GLM-4.6's 205K.

Pricing Comparison

GLM-4.6 costs $0.43/1M input tokens and $1.8/1M output tokens, while GPT-5.1 Codex costs $1.3/1M input and $10.0/1M output. GLM-4.6 is the more affordable option for API usage.

Verdict

GLM-4.6 leads across the board in affordability, making it the stronger overall choice in this comparison.

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GLM-4.6 vs GPT-5.1 Codex — FAQ

Which is better, GLM-4.6 or GPT-5.1 Codex?

GLM-4.6 wins on more benchmarks overall (5 vs 2). However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — each model excels in different areas.

How does GLM-4.6 compare to GPT-5.1 Codex for coding?

SWE-bench Verified data is not available for both models. Check the detailed comparison charts above for other coding-related metrics.

Is GLM-4.6 cheaper than GPT-5.1 Codex?

Yes, GLM-4.6 is cheaper. GLM-4.6 costs $0.43/1M input and $1.8/1M output tokens. GPT-5.1 Codex costs $1.3/1M input and $10.0/1M output tokens.

Which is faster, GLM-4.6 or GPT-5.1 Codex?

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 GLM-4.6 vs GPT-5.1 Codex comparison cover?

This comparison covers 7 benchmarks including GPQA Diamond, Input Cost, Output Cost, Context Length, Cached Input Cost, Design Arena ELO, Website Arena ELO. Metrics span general intelligence, coding, math, reasoning, speed, and cost categories.