GLM-5.1 vs MiniCPM5-1B
Head-to-head comparison across 2benchmark categories. Overall scores shown here use BenchLM's provisional ranking lane.
Verdict
GLM-5.1 leads for most workloads.
Based on BenchLM composite scores, July 2026.
GLM-5.1
68
MiniCPM5-1B
36
Verified leaderboard positions: GLM-5.1 #16 · MiniCPM5-1B unranked
Pick GLM-5.1 if you want the stronger benchmark profile. MiniCPM5-1B only becomes the better choice if its workflow or ecosystem matters more than the raw scoreboard.
Category Radar
Head-to-Head by Category
Category Breakdown
| Benchmark | GLM-5.1 | Δ | MiniCPM5-1B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 62.0 | ← 28.9 | 33.1 |
| Knowledge | 52.3 | ← 8.2 | 44.1 |
| Agentic | 65.4 | — | — |
| Coding | 60.2 | — | — |
| Inst. Following | — | — | 58.5 |
Operational Comparison
GLM-5.1
MiniCPM5-1B
$1.4 / $4.4
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203K
131K
Quick Verdict
Pick GLM-5.1 if you want the stronger benchmark profile. MiniCPM5-1B only becomes the better choice if its workflow or ecosystem matters more than the raw scoreboard.
GLM-5.1 is clearly ahead on the provisional aggregate, 68 to 36. The gap is large enough that you do not need to squint at the spreadsheet to see the difference.
GLM-5.1's sharpest advantage is in mathematics, where it averages 62 against 33.1. The single biggest benchmark swing on the page is HMMT Feb 2026, 82.6% to 25.8%.
GLM-5.1 gives you the larger context window at 203K, compared with 131K for MiniCPM5-1B.
Benchmark Deep Dive
Frequently Asked Questions (3)
Which is better, GLM-5.1 or MiniCPM5-1B?
GLM-5.1 is ahead on BenchLM's provisional leaderboard, 68 to 36. The biggest single separator in this matchup is HMMT Feb 2026, where the scores are 82.6% and 25.8%.
Which is better for knowledge tasks, GLM-5.1 or MiniCPM5-1B?
GLM-5.1 has the edge for knowledge tasks in this comparison, averaging 52.3 versus 44.1. Inside this category, GPQA-D is the benchmark that creates the most daylight between them.
Which is better for math, GLM-5.1 or MiniCPM5-1B?
GLM-5.1 has the edge for math in this comparison, averaging 62 versus 33.1. Inside this category, HMMT Feb 2026 is the benchmark that creates the most daylight between them.
Self-host vs API cost
Estimates at 50,000 req/day · 1000 tokens/req average.
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