GLM-5.2 vs Muse Spark 1.1
Head-to-head comparison across 3benchmark 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
Muse Spark 1.1
78
Verified leaderboard positions: GLM-5.2 #5 · Muse Spark 1.1 unranked
Pick GLM-5.2 if you want the stronger benchmark profile. Muse Spark 1.1 only becomes the better choice if knowledge is the priority.
Category Radar
Head-to-Head by Category
Category Breakdown
| Benchmark | GLM-5.2 | Δ | Muse Spark 1.1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowledge | 59.6 | → 2.5 | 62.1 |
| Coding | 62.1 | ← 0.6 | 61.5 |
| Agentic | 81.0 | ← 0.6 | 80.4 |
| Math | 95.9 | — | — |
| Multimodal | — | — | 88.4 |
Operational Comparison
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Muse Spark 1.1
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Quick Verdict
Pick GLM-5.2 if you want the stronger benchmark profile. Muse Spark 1.1 only becomes the better choice if knowledge is the priority.
GLM-5.2 is clearly ahead on the provisional aggregate, 83 to 78. The gap is large enough that you do not need to squint at the spreadsheet to see the difference.
GLM-5.2's sharpest advantage is in coding, where it averages 62.1 against 61.5. The single biggest benchmark swing on the page is HLE, 54.7% to 62.1%. Muse Spark 1.1 does hit back in knowledge, so the answer changes if that is the part of the workload you care about most.
Benchmark Deep Dive
Frequently Asked Questions (4)
Which is better, GLM-5.2 or Muse Spark 1.1?
GLM-5.2 is ahead on BenchLM's provisional leaderboard, 83 to 78. The biggest single separator in this matchup is HLE, where the scores are 54.7% and 62.1%.
Which is better for knowledge tasks, GLM-5.2 or Muse Spark 1.1?
Muse Spark 1.1 has the edge for knowledge tasks in this comparison, averaging 62.1 versus 59.6. Inside this category, HLE w/o tools is the benchmark that creates the most daylight between them.
Which is better for coding, GLM-5.2 or Muse Spark 1.1?
GLM-5.2 has the edge for coding in this comparison, averaging 62.1 versus 61.5. Inside this category, Terminal-Bench 2.0 is the benchmark that creates the most daylight between them.
Which is better for agentic tasks, GLM-5.2 or Muse Spark 1.1?
GLM-5.2 has the edge for agentic tasks in this comparison, averaging 81 versus 80.4. Inside this category, GDPval-AA is the benchmark that creates the most daylight between them.
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