#268 GLM 5
none- Cost
- $0.007
- Time
- 32.1s
- Tokens
- 2,023 tok
Z.ai
Release: 2026-02-12
Tested on: 2026-10-01 05:14
z-ai/glm-5::none
744B total (40B active)MoEOpen source
(medium)
(none)
Summary
GLM 5 scores 5.6 on AI BENCHY and ranks #268. It has 10.0 reliability, a 40.6% pass rate, $0.140 total cost, and 8.74s average response time.
What makes GLM 5 unique: It stands out most in General Intelligence, where it ranks #1, while Combined is its weakest area at #16.
Model facts
Researched on 2026-08-12
- Parameters
- 744B total (40B active)
- Architecture
- MoE
- Availability
- Open source
- License
- MIT
5.6
Consistency
9.3
10.0
Total Output Tokens
5,577
Total Input Tokens
190,675
Input Price
$0.600 / 1M
Output Price
$1.920 / 1M
Cache Read Price
$0.120 / 1M
Cache Write Price
N/A
Cache prices apply to input tokens. Reads reuse cached prompts; writes store them and can cost extra. Output tokens use the output price.
Wrong Tests: 13
Attempt pass rate: 40.6%
Benchmark coverage: 66/69 attempts (Target: 3 repeats per test)
Flaky tests
1
Flaky tests had mixed outcomes across runs (at least one pass and one fail).
Hamster playing table tennis
Prompt: Create a detailed SVG illustration of a hamster playing table tennis.
Run history
| Tested on | Score | Reliability | Tests Correct | Total Cost | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 05:14 Re-test | 5.6 | 10.0 | $0.140 ↑ | Current run | |
| 2026-06-04 13:05 Re-test | 5.7 | 10.0 | $0.042 ↑ | Compare | |
| 2026-06-04 13:05 New test added | 6.1 | 10.0 | $0.027 ↑ | Compare | |
| 2026-05-21 23:41 Suite changed | 6.3 | 10.0 | $0.023 | Compare | |
| 2026-04-22 12:55 First recorded run | 6.6 | N/A | $0.020 | Compare |
Run comparison
| Run | Benchmark coverage | Score | Consistency | Reliability | Tests Correct | Flaky tests | Total Output Tokens | Total Input Tokens | Total Cost | Response Time (avg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 05:14 · Current run | 66/69 attempts | 5.6 | 9.3 | 10.0 | 9/22 | 1 | 5,577 | 190,675 | $0.140 | 8.74s |
| 2026-05-21 23:41 · Suite changed | 60/60 attempts | 6.3 | 9.7 | 10.0 | 9/20 | 1 | 1,988 | 0 | $0.023 | 3.97s |
| Difference | — | -0.7 | -0.4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | +3589 | +190675 | +$0.118 | +4772ms |
Benchmark coverage differs: 66/69 attempts (Target: 3 repeats per test) versus 60/60 attempts (Target: 3 repeats per test). Totals and repeat-sensitive metrics are not directly comparable.
These two runs used different benchmark suites, so the deltas reflect both model changes and suite changes.
Price History
Historical pricing data for this model from OpenRouter.
| Date | Input Price | Output Price | Cache Read Price | Cache Write Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-04 15:40 | $0.600 / 1M | $1.920 / 1M | N/A | N/A |
| 2026-07-16 15:36 | $0.950 / 1M | $3.150 / 1M | N/A | N/A |
| 2026-07-20 15:56 | $0.950 / 1M | $2.551 / 1M | N/A | N/A |
| 2026-10-01 18:33 | $0.600 / 1M | $1.920 / 1M | $0.120 / 1M | N/A |
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Category Breakdown
| Category | Score | Consistency | Tests Correct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agentic | 5.0 | 10.0 | |
| Anti-AI Tricks | 4.8 | 10.0 | |
| Coding | 4.0 | 7.8 | |
| Combined | 1.5 | 5.0 | |
| Data parsing and extraction | 10.0 | 10.0 | |
| Domain specific | 3.0 | 10.0 | |
| General Intelligence | 10.0 | 10.0 | |
| Instructions following | 10.0 | 10.0 | |
| Puzzle Solving | 7.7 | 10.0 | |
| Tool Calling | 10.0 | 10.0 | |
| Trivia | 3.0 | 10.0 |