GLM-5.2 vs Grok 4.5
Head-to-head comparison across 2benchmark categories. Overall scores shown here use BenchLM's provisional ranking lane.
Verdict
GLM-5.2 leads for most workloads.
Based on BenchLM composite scores, July 2026.
GLM-5.2
83
Grok 4.5
75
Verified leaderboard positions: GLM-5.2 #5 · Grok 4.5 unranked
Pick GLM-5.2 if you want the stronger benchmark profile. Grok 4.5 only becomes the better choice if coding is the priority.
Category Radar
Head-to-Head by Category
Category Breakdown
| Benchmark | GLM-5.2 | Δ | Grok 4.5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coding | 62.1 | → 2.6 | 64.7 |
| Agentic | 81.0 | → 2.3 | 83.3 |
| Knowledge | 59.6 | — | — |
| Math | 95.9 | — | — |
Operational Comparison
GLM-5.2
Grok 4.5
$1.4 / $4.4
$2 / $6
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1M
500K
Quick Verdict
Pick GLM-5.2 if you want the stronger benchmark profile. Grok 4.5 only becomes the better choice if coding is the priority.
GLM-5.2 is clearly ahead on the provisional aggregate, 83 to 75. The gap is large enough that you do not need to squint at the spreadsheet to see the difference.
Grok 4.5 is also the more expensive model on tokens at $2.00 input / $6.00 output per 1M tokens, versus $1.40 input / $4.40 output per 1M tokens for GLM-5.2. GLM-5.2 gives you the larger context window at 1M, compared with 500K for Grok 4.5.
Benchmark Deep Dive
Frequently Asked Questions (3)
Which is better, GLM-5.2 or Grok 4.5?
GLM-5.2 is ahead on BenchLM's provisional leaderboard, 83 to 75. The biggest single separator in this matchup is SWE-bench Pro, where the scores are 62.1% and 64.7%.
Which is better for coding, GLM-5.2 or Grok 4.5?
Grok 4.5 has the edge for coding in this comparison, averaging 64.7 versus 62.1. Inside this category, CursorBench v3.2 is the benchmark that creates the most daylight between them.
Which is better for agentic tasks, GLM-5.2 or Grok 4.5?
Grok 4.5 has the edge for agentic tasks in this comparison, averaging 83.3 versus 81. Inside this category, Terminal-Bench 2.0 is the benchmark that creates the most daylight between them.
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