Key Takeaways
GLM 5 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
Gemini 3 Pro Preview wins:
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Better at math
- Supports vision
- Has reasoning mode
- Supports tool calls
Price Advantage
GLM 5
Benchmark Advantage
Gemini 3 Pro Preview
Context Window
Gemini 3 Pro Preview
Speed
Gemini 3 Pro Preview
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | GLM 5 | Gemini 3 Pro Preview | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.95 | $2.00 | GLM 5 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $2.55 | $12.00 | GLM 5 |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $0.20 | $0.20 | Tie |
| Cache Write (per 1M) | N/A | $0.38 | Gemini 3 Pro Preview |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, GLM 5 is 70% cheaper overall.
GLM 5 Providers
AtlasCloud $0.95 (Cheapest)
SiliconFlow $0.95 (Cheapest)
Parasail $1.00
Z.AI $1.00
Friendli $1.00
Gemini 3 Pro Preview Providers
Google AI Studio $2.00 (Cheapest)
Google $2.00 (Cheapest)
Benchmark Comparison
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GLM 5 Wins
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Gemini 3 Pro Preview Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | GLM 5 | Gemini 3 Pro Preview | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 40.6 | 48.4 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 39.0 | 46.5 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | - | 95.7 | - |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | - | 89.8 | - |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 66.6 | 90.8 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | - | 91.7 | - |
Gemini 3 Pro Preview significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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Context & Performance
Context Window
GLM 5
204,800
tokens
Max output: 131,072 tokens
Gemini 3 Pro Preview
1,048,576
tokens
Max output: 65,536 tokens
Gemini 3 Pro Preview has a 80% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | GLM 5 | Gemini 3 Pro Preview | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 46.0 tok/s | 137.5 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 3.48s | 31.09s |
Gemini 3 Pro Preview responds 199% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GLM 5 | Gemini 3 Pro Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | GLM 5 | Gemini 3 Pro Preview |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Author | Z-ai | |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Nov 2025 |
GLM 5 Modalities
Input
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Output
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Gemini 3 Pro Preview Modalities
Input
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Output
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