GLM-5.3 vs GPT-5.2
Side-by-side benchmark comparison across coding, math, reasoning, speed, and pricing.
GLM-5.3 by Zhipu AI wins on 6 of 8 benchmarks against GPT-5.2 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, GLM-5.3 scores 1335 on Design Arena ELO compared to GPT-5.2's 1173, while GLM-5.3 scores 1318 on Website Arena ELO compared to GPT-5.2's 1167.
Reasoning: In reasoning, GPT-5.2 scores 87.9% on GPQA Diamond compared to GLM-5.3's 86.0%, while GLM-5.3 scores 78.3% on τ²-Bench Airline compared to GPT-5.2's 73.3%.
Context: In context, GLM-5.3 scores 1.3M on Context Length compared to GPT-5.2's 400K.
Pricing Comparison
GLM-5.3 costs $1.4/1M input tokens and $4.4/1M output tokens, while GPT-5.2 costs $1.8/1M input and $14.0/1M 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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GLM-5.3 vs GPT-5.2 — FAQ
Which is better, GLM-5.3 or GPT-5.2?
GLM-5.3 wins on more benchmarks overall (6 vs 2). However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — each model excels in different areas.
How does GLM-5.3 compare to GPT-5.2 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-5.3 cheaper than GPT-5.2?
Yes, GLM-5.3 is cheaper. GLM-5.3 costs $1.4/1M input and $4.4/1M output tokens. GPT-5.2 costs $1.8/1M input and $14.0/1M output tokens.
Which is faster, GLM-5.3 or GPT-5.2?
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-5.3 vs GPT-5.2 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.