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Pairwise benchmark snapshot · Aug 16, 2026

GLM-5.3 vs GPT-5.6 Luna benchmark

This page compares GLM-5.3 (Zhipu) and GPT-5.6 Luna (OpenAI) using the latest snapshots we have as of Aug 16, 2026. On preference Elo, GLM-5.3 is ahead by 92 points (1,558 vs 1,466; seed-bootstrap (Aug 16, 2026)). On SWE-bench coding, GLM-5.3 resolves 76.4% versus 61.8% (seed-bootstrap (Aug 16, 2026)). GPT-5.6 Luna streams faster (188 tok/s) while GPT-5.6 Luna is the cheaper output token ($0.6/1M). GPT-5.6 Luna has the larger context window (1.1M tokens). Every cell below is a dated snapshot from a named public source — we do not invent missing scores, and we do not run SWE-bench ourselves.

Quick answer

GLM-5.3 vs GPT-5.6 Luna is a dated snapshot, not a lab score. GLM-5.3 leads preference Elo (1,558 vs 1,466). GLM-5.3 leads SWE-bench coding. GPT-5.6 Luna is the cheaper output token. Elo is crowd preference, not an exam. Pick the column that matches the job.
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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

GPT-5.6 Luna

OpenAI 5.6 fast/cheap tier. Official API $0.20/$1.20 per 1M after the Jul 30 80% Luna cut.

Elo 1,466$0.6/1M out

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Matchup Breakdown

Tug-of-War Matchup Matrix

Category wins across intelligence, speed, and pricing efficiency.

GLM-5.3 (5)vsGPT-5.6 Luna (5)
GLM-5.3: 5W (50%)Overall: Even matchupGPT-5.6 Luna: 5W (50%)
← GLM-5.3GPT-5.6 Luna →
GLM-5.3 (5/5)

Intelligence & Reasoning

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

Preference Elo
1,558vs1,466
Coding Elo
1,586vs1,458
SWE-bench
76.4%vs61.8%
LiveBench
70.8%vs64.2%
GPQA Diamond
83.2%vs75.4%
GLM-5.3: 5WGPT-5.6 Luna: 0W
GPT-5.6 Luna (2/2)

Speed & Latency

Generation throughput and time to first token responsiveness

Output speed
90 tok/svs188 tok/s
Time to first token
255 msvs88 ms
GLM-5.3: 0WGPT-5.6 Luna: 2W
GPT-5.6 Luna (3/3)

Pricing & Capacity

Cost per million tokens and max context window length

Output price
$1.8/1Mvs$0.6/1M
Input price
$0.5/1Mvs$0.1/1M
Context window
200kvs1.1M
GLM-5.3: 0WGPT-5.6 Luna: 3W
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 AdvantageEven 3–3
Preference Elo

GLM-5.3

92 pts advantage

Throughput Speed

GPT-5.6 Luna

98 tok/s faster

Price Efficiency

GPT-5.6 Luna

$1.20/1M cheaper

Full Benchmark Score Matrix

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Elo
High is better
+6%1,558
EloHigh is better
1,466
Code Elo
High is better
+9%1,586
Code EloHigh is better
1,458
LiveBench
High is better
+10%70.8%
LiveBenchHigh is better
64.2%
SWE-bench
High is better
+24%76.4%
SWE-benchHigh is better
61.8%
GPQA
High is better
+10%83.2%
GPQAHigh is better
75.4%
TTFT
Low is better
255 ms
TTFTLow is better
88 ms+190%
Speed
High is better
90 tok/s
SpeedHigh is better
188 tok/s+109%
In $
Low is better
$0.5/1M
In $Low is better
$0.1/1M+400%
Out $
Low is better
$1.8/1M
Out $Low is better
$0.6/1M+200%
Context
High is better
200k
ContextHigh is better
1.1M+425%
Interactive Simulator

Workload Cost & Savings Calculator

Simulate monthly production API costs based on published $/1M tokens.

Save up to 72% with GPT-5.6 Luna
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: $17.50Out: $27.00
GPT-5.6 Luna$12.50 / mo
In: $3.50Out: $9.00
Estimated Cost Delta

GPT-5.6 Luna is estimated to save $32.00/month ($384/year).

Based on 50M tokens (30% gen)

Key Selection Recommendations

  • 1
    GLM-5.3:Pick GLM-5.3 when repo-level coding accuracy is the constraint.
  • 2
    GPT-5.6 Luna:Pick GPT-5.6 Luna when you are optimizing output cost.
  • 3
    GPT-5.6 Luna:Pick GPT-5.6 Luna when time-to-first-token matters more than peak Elo.

Recommended Workload Routing

Repo / coding agentsGLM-5.3

Higher SWE-bench (76.4%).

High-volume chatGPT-5.6 Luna

Lower output list price ($0.6/1M).

Voice / low-latency UIGPT-5.6 Luna

Lower TTFT (88 ms).

Long-document RAGGPT-5.6 Luna

Larger window (1.1M).

Screenshots / visionGLM-5.3

Both accept images. Defaulting to the higher-Elo side (GLM-5.3).

Target WorkloadRecommended PickEvaluation Rationale
Repo / coding agentsGLM-5.3Higher SWE-bench (76.4%).
High-volume chatGPT-5.6 LunaLower output list price ($0.6/1M).
Voice / low-latency UIGPT-5.6 LunaLower TTFT (88 ms).
Long-document RAGGPT-5.6 LunaLarger window (1.1M).
Screenshots / visionGLM-5.3Both accept images. Defaulting to the higher-Elo side (GLM-5.3).

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.

priceJul 30, 2026

GPT-5.6 Luna’s 80% cut: $0.20/$1.20 for volume chat

Luna is the OpenAI fast/cheap 5.6 SKU after Jul 30. It is not Sol. Sort by price and TTFT, not Elo.

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.

launchAug 8, 2025

GPT-5 mini: the 2025 distill still useful as a cheap OpenAI baseline

High-volume agents that cannot pay Sol. Compare to Luna before you assume the new cheap SKU wins.

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Zhipu

GLM-5.3

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

GPT-5.6 Luna

Elo 1,466
LiveBench64.2%
SWE-bench61.8%
Speed188 tok/s
Output cost$0.6/1M

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall, GLM-5.3 or GPT-5.6 Luna?
GLM-5.3 has the higher preference Elo in our latest snapshot (1,558). “Better” still depends on coding, price, and latency — see the table.
Which is better at coding, GLM-5.3 or GPT-5.6 Luna?
GLM-5.3 leads SWE-bench at 76.4% vs 61.8%. SWE-bench is one harness, not your repo.
Which is cheaper to run in production?
GPT-5.6 Luna output tokens are $0.6/1M versus $1.8/1M. Input prices and retry rates still move the real bill.
Which is faster, GLM-5.3 or GPT-5.6 Luna?
GPT-5.6 Luna has the lower time-to-first-token (88 ms vs 255 ms). Tokens/sec is a separate column if you care about long completions.
Which has the larger context window?
GPT-5.6 Luna 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 GPT-5.6 Luna 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

  • price · Jul 30, 2026

    GPT-5.6 Luna’s 80% cut: $0.20/$1.20 for volume chat

  • launch · Jun 18, 2026

    GLM-5.2 remains the prior Zhipu flagship for upgrade pairs

  • launch · Aug 8, 2025

    GPT-5 mini: the 2025 distill still useful as a cheap OpenAI baseline

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