Key Takeaways
GLM 4.5 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
GLM 4.7 wins:
- Cheaper output tokens
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Better at math
Price Advantage
GLM 4.5
Benchmark Advantage
GLM 4.7
Context Window
GLM 4.7
Speed
GLM 4.7
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | GLM 4.5 | GLM 4.7 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.35 | $0.40 | GLM 4.5 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $1.55 | $1.50 | GLM 4.7 |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $175000.00 | $200000.00 | GLM 4.5 |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, GLM 4.5 is 4% cheaper overall.
GLM 4.5 Providers
Chutes $0.35 (Cheapest)
WandB $0.55
Z.AI $0.60
Nebius $0.60
Novita $0.60
GLM 4.7 Providers
Nebius $0.40 (Cheapest)
Chutes $0.40 (Cheapest)
DeepInfra $0.40 (Cheapest)
SiliconFlow $0.42
Parasail $0.45
Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | GLM 4.5 | GLM 4.7 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | - | 34.1 | - |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | - | 32.0 | - |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | - | 48.0 | - |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | - | 79.4 | - |
GPQA Graduate-level science | - | 66.4 | - |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | - | 56.2 | - |
GLM 4.7 significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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Context & Performance
Context Window
GLM 4.5
131,072
tokens
Max output: 65,536 tokens
GLM 4.7
202,752
tokens
Max output: 65,535 tokens
GLM 4.7 has a 35% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | GLM 4.5 | GLM 4.7 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | N/A | 147.0 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | N/A | 0.55s |
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GLM 4.5 | GLM 4.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | GLM 4.5 | GLM 4.7 |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Author | Z-ai | Z-ai |
| Released | Jul 2025 | Dec 2025 |
GLM 4.5 Modalities
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GLM 4.7 Modalities
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