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  3. GLM-5.3 vs OpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch)

Pairwise benchmark snapshot · Aug 17, 2026noindex (thin pair)

GLM-5.3 vs OpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch) benchmark

In this head-to-head showdown, GLM-5.3 is more budget-friendly at $1.8/1M per 1M output tokens. Review the complete breakdown below to determine which model best fits your performance and budget requirements.

Executive Comparison Verdict

Bottom Line: Both GLM-5.3 and OpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch) present distinct architectural strengths. Compare the verified benchmark matrix below to choose the model tailored to your specific application requirements.
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Zhipu
GLM-5.3

Z.ai Aug 14 2026 post-train of the GLM-5.2 744B base. Coding-plan live; open weights promised after a two-week safety review (z.ai/blog/glm-5.3).

Elo 1,558$1.8/1M out
OpenAI
OpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch)

Auto-discovered from OpenRouter (openai/gpt-5.5:batch). Preview until a second source matches.

$15/1M out
Top Rival Showdowns for GLM-5.3
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Compare vs:vs Claude Opus 4.5vs GPT-5vs Gemini 3 Provs Grok 4.6vs DeepSeek V4 Pro
Preference Leader

No shared data

Single model data

Throughput Leader

No shared data

No latency data

Value per Dollar Leader

GLM-5.3

$1.8 / 1M output

Capability Percentiles

Relative percentile scores computed across all active models in the benchmark catalog.

Capability Matchup Radar

Multi-Dimensional Capability Radar

Each spoke is a skill. Farther from the center is better (0–100th percentile). Tap any dot to inspect details.

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Percentile 0–100
Dimensional AdvantageGLM-5.3 5/6
Head-to-Head Comparison

Overall Matchup Breakdown

Category wins across reasoning intelligence, generation speed, and token cost.

GLM-5.3 (9)vsOpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch) (1)
GLM-5.3: 9W (90%)Overall: GLM-5.3OpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch): 1W (10%)
← GLM-5.3OpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch) →
GLM-5.3 (5/5)

Intelligence & Reasoning

Preference Elo, Coding proficiency, SWE-bench & LiveBench accuracy

Preference Elo
1,558vs—
Coding Elo
1,586vs—
SWE-bench
76.4%vs—
LiveBench
70.8%vs—
GPQA Diamond
83.2%vs—
GLM-5.3: 5WOpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch): 0W
GLM-5.3 (2/2)

Speed & Latency

Generation throughput and time to first token responsiveness

Output speed
90 tok/svs—
Time to first token
255 msvs—
GLM-5.3: 2WOpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch): 0W
GLM-5.3 (2/3)

Pricing & Capacity

Cost per million tokens and max context window length

Output price
$1.8/1Mvs$15/1M
Input price
$0.5/1Mvs$2.5/1M
Context window
200kvs1.1M
GLM-5.3: 2WOpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch): 1W

Side-by-Side Benchmark Matrix

Preference Elo
GLM-5.31,558
lmarena · Aug 16, 2026
OpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch)—
Coding Elo
GLM-5.31,586
lmarena · Aug 16, 2026
OpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch)—
LiveBench
GLM-5.370.8%
livebench · Aug 16, 2026
OpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch)—
SWE-bench
GLM-5.376.4%
swebench · Aug 16, 2026
OpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch)—
GPQA Diamond
GLM-5.383.2%
seed-bootstrap · Aug 16, 2026
OpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch)—
Time to first token
GLM-5.3255 ms
seed-bootstrap · Aug 16, 2026
OpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch)—
Output speed
GLM-5.390 tok/s
seed-bootstrap · Aug 16, 2026
OpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch)—
Input priceGLM-5.3 (+$2/1M)
GLM-5.3$0.5/1M
seed-bootstrap · Aug 16, 2026
OpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch)$2.5/1M
openrouter · Aug 17, 2026
Output priceGLM-5.3 (+$13.2/1M)
GLM-5.3$1.8/1M
seed-bootstrap · Aug 16, 2026
OpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch)$15/1M
openrouter · Aug 17, 2026
Context windowOpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch) (+850k)
GLM-5.3200k
seed-bootstrap · Aug 16, 2026
OpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch)1.1M
openrouter · Aug 17, 2026
BenchmarkGLM-5.3OpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch)Advantage Delta
Preference Elo
1,558
lmarena · Aug 16, 2026
——
Coding Elo
1,586
lmarena · Aug 16, 2026
——
LiveBench
70.8%
livebench · Aug 16, 2026
——
SWE-bench
76.4%
swebench · Aug 16, 2026
——
GPQA Diamond
83.2%
seed-bootstrap · Aug 16, 2026
——
Time to first token
255 ms
seed-bootstrap · Aug 16, 2026
——
Output speed
90 tok/s
seed-bootstrap · Aug 16, 2026
——
Input price
$0.5/1M
seed-bootstrap · Aug 16, 2026
$2.5/1M
openrouter · Aug 17, 2026
GLM-5.3 (+$2/1M)
Output price
$1.8/1M
seed-bootstrap · Aug 16, 2026
$15/1M
openrouter · Aug 17, 2026
GLM-5.3 (+$13.2/1M)
Context window
200k
seed-bootstrap · Aug 16, 2026
1.1M
openrouter · Aug 17, 2026
OpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch) (+850k)
Interactive Simulator (USD)

Workload Cost & Savings Calculator

Simulate monthly production API costs in USD (US Dollar).

Save up to 86% with GLM-5.3
Monthly Volume50M tokens/mo
Quick Presets:
Token Ratio (In vs Out)70% In / 30% Out
RAG / Search (10% out)Coding / Chat (50% out)
GLM-5.3$44.50 / mo
In: $17.5Out: $27
OpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch)$312.50 / mo
In: $87.5Out: $225
Estimated Cost Delta

GLM-5.3 is estimated to save $268.00/month ($3,216/year).

Based on 50M tokens (30% gen)

Key Selection Recommendations

  • 1
    GLM-5.3:Pick GLM-5.3 when you are optimizing output cost.
  • 2
    OpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch):Pick OpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch) for million-token RAG or long-document jobs.

Recommended Workload Routing

Repo / coding agentsinsufficient data

Need SWE-bench on both sides.

High-volume chatGLM-5.3

Lower output list price ($1.8/1M).

Voice / low-latency UIinsufficient data

Need TTFT on both sides.

Long-document RAGOpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch)

Larger window (1.1M).

Screenshots / visionGLM-5.3

GLM-5.3 is the side marked multimodal in the catalog.

Target WorkloadRecommended PickEvaluation Rationale
Repo / coding agentsinsufficient dataNeed SWE-bench on both sides.
High-volume chatGLM-5.3Lower output list price ($1.8/1M).
Voice / low-latency UIinsufficient dataNeed TTFT on both sides.
Long-document RAGOpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch)Larger window (1.1M).
Screenshots / visionGLM-5.3GLM-5.3 is the side marked multimodal in the catalog.

Related Editorial Dispatches & Benchmark Notes

View all news
launchAug 14, 2026

GLM-5.3 (Aug 14): Z.ai post-train of the 5.2 744B base

Coding-plan live; open weights promised after a two-week safety review. Newest Zhipu row.

launchJun 18, 2026

GLM-5.2 remains the prior Zhipu flagship for upgrade pairs

Strong Chinese/English coding. 5.3 is the new row; 5.2 stays so the delta is visible.

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GLM-5.3

Elo 1,558
LiveBench70.8%
SWE-bench76.4%
Speed90 tok/s
Output cost$1.8/1M
OpenAI

OpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch)

Elo n/a
LiveBench—
SWE-bench—
Speed—
Output cost$15/1M

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall, GLM-5.3 or OpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch)?
We do not have preference Elo for both models, so we do not declare an overall winner. Compare the metrics that exist.
Which is better at coding, GLM-5.3 or OpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch)?
SWE-bench is missing for at least one model, so we do not rank coding from a single number.
Which is cheaper to run in production?
GLM-5.3 output tokens are $1.8/1M versus $15/1M. Input prices and retry rates still move the real bill.
Which is faster, GLM-5.3 or OpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch)?
We do not have TTFT for both models.
Which has the larger context window?
OpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch) accepts 1.1M tokens versus 200k.
Can I self-host either model?
Neither model is marked open-weights here. You are comparing hosted APIs.
Are these scores from CompareLLM’s own evals?
No. V1 aggregates public leaderboards (and optional first-party latency pings). Each cell names its source and date. Read /methodology.
What does preference Elo mean on this page?
Preference Elo is a crowd vote from LMArena / Arena. People see two hidden answers and pick the one they like more. The model that wins more often gets a higher Elo. That means people preferred it — not that it passed a school test. It is not SWE-bench, not accuracy, and not a number we invent. GLM-5.3 and OpenAI: GPT-5.5 (batch) Elo cells are dated snapshots from the named source — we do not compute Arena ourselves.

Related news

  • launch · Aug 14, 2026

    GLM-5.3 (Aug 14): Z.ai post-train of the 5.2 744B base

  • launch · Jun 18, 2026

    GLM-5.2 remains the prior Zhipu flagship for upgrade pairs

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