#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 |
| 2026-06-04 13:05 · New test added | 63/63 attempts | 6.1 | 9.7 | 10.0 | 9/21 | 1 | 1,989 | 37,135 | $0.027 | 4.03s |
| Difference | — | -0.5 | -0.4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | +3588 | +153540 | +$0.114 | +4718ms |
Benchmark coverage differs: 66/69 attempts (Target: 3 repeats per test) versus 63/63 attempts (Target: 3 repeats per test). Totals and repeat-sensitive metrics are not directly comparable.
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 |