| Signal | GPT-5.1-Codex-Max | Delta | GLM 5V Turbo |
|---|---|---|---|
Capabilities | 100 | +17 | |
Pricing | 10 | +6 | |
Context window size | 89 | +5 | |
Recency | 100 | -- | |
Output Capacity | 85 | 0 | |
| Overall Result | 3 wins | of 5 | 1 wins |
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OpenAI
Zhipu AI
GLM 5V Turbo saves you $305.00/month
That's $3660.00/year compared to GPT-5.1-Codex-Max at your current usage level of 100K calls/month.
| Metric | GPT-5.1-Codex-Max | GLM 5V Turbo | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 85 | 85 | -- |
| Rank | #37 | #21 | GLM 5V Turbo |
| Quality Rank | #37 | #21 | GLM 5V Turbo |
| Adoption Rank | #37 | #21 | GLM 5V Turbo |
| Parameters | -- | -- | -- |
| Context Window | 400K | 203K | GPT-5.1-Codex-Max |
| Pricing | $1.25/$10.00/M | $1.20/$4.00/M | -- |
| Signal Scores | |||
| Capabilities | 100 | 83 | GPT-5.1-Codex-Max |
| Pricing | 10 | 4 | GPT-5.1-Codex-Max |
| Context window size | 89 | 84 | GPT-5.1-Codex-Max |
| Recency | 100 | 100 | GPT-5.1-Codex-Max |
| Output Capacity | 85 | 85 | GLM 5V Turbo |
Our composite score (0–100) combines six weighted signals: benchmark performance (25%), pricing efficiency (25%), context window size (15%), model recency (15%), output capacity (10%), and capability versatility (10%). Here's what the scores mean for these two models:
Scores 85/100 (rank #37), placing it in the top 88% of all 290 models tracked.
Scores 85/100 (rank #21), placing it in the top 93% of all 290 models tracked.
With only a 0-point gap, these models are in the same performance tier. The practical difference in output quality is minimal - your choice should depend on pricing, latency requirements, and specific feature needs.
GLM 5V Turbo offers 54% better value per quality point. At 1M tokens/day, you'd spend $78.00/month with GLM 5V Turbo vs $168.75/month with GPT-5.1-Codex-Max - a $90.75 monthly difference.
Both models have comparable response speeds. For most applications, the latency difference is negligible.
When latency matters most: Interactive chatbots, IDE code completion, real-time translation, and user-facing applications where response time directly impacts experience. For batch processing, background summarization, or offline analysis, latency is less critical.
Code generation & review
Higher benchmark score (0/100) indicates stronger performance on coding tasks like generating functions, debugging, and refactoring
Customer support chatbot
Faster response time (speed score 0/100) is critical for user-facing chat. GLM 5V Turbo also offers lower per-token costs for high-volume support
Long document analysis
Larger context window (400K tokens) can process longer documents, contracts, and research papers in a single pass
Batch data extraction
Lower output pricing ($4.00/M) reduces costs when processing thousands of records daily
Creative writing & content
Higher overall composite score (85/100) correlates with better nuance, coherence, and style in long-form content
Image understanding & OCR
Supports vision input - can analyze screenshots, diagrams, photos, and scanned documents directly
GPT-5.1-Codex-Max and GLM 5V Turbo are extremely close in overall performance (only 0 points apart). Your best choice depends entirely on which specific strengths matter most for your use case.
Best for Quality
GPT-5.1-Codex-Max
Marginally better benchmark scores; both are excellent
Best for Cost
GLM 5V Turbo
54% lower pricing; better value at scale
Best for Reliability
GPT-5.1-Codex-Max
Higher uptime and faster response speeds
Best for Prototyping
GPT-5.1-Codex-Max
Stronger community support and better developer experience
Best for Production
GPT-5.1-Codex-Max
Wider enterprise adoption and proven at scale
by OpenAI
| Capability | GPT-5.1-Codex-Max | GLM 5V Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Function Calling | ||
| Streaming | ||
| JSON Mode | ||
| Reasoning | ||
| Web Searchdiffers | ||
| Image Output |
OpenAI
Zhipu AI
GLM 5V Turbo saves you $7.29/month
That's 51% cheaper than GPT-5.1-Codex-Max at 1,000 tokens/request and 100 requests/day.
Assumes 60% input / 40% output token ratio per request. Actual costs may vary based on your usage pattern.
| Parameter | GPT-5.1-Codex-Max | GLM 5V Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Context Window | 400K | 203K |
| Max Output Tokens | 128,000 | 131,072 |
| Open Source | No | No |
| Created | Dec 4, 2025 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Both GPT-5.1-Codex-Max and GLM 5V Turbo score 85/100, making them extremely close competitors. Choose based on pricing, provider ecosystem, or specific capability requirements.
GPT-5.1-Codex-Max is ranked #37 and GLM 5V Turbo is ranked #21 out of 290+ AI models. Rankings use a composite score combining benchmark performance (25%), pricing (25%), context window (15%), recency (15%), output capacity (10%), and versatility (10%). Scores update hourly.
GLM 5V Turbo is cheaper at $4.00/M output tokens vs GPT-5.1-Codex-Max's $10.00/M output tokens - 2.5x more expensive. Input token pricing: GPT-5.1-Codex-Max at $1.25/M vs GLM 5V Turbo at $1.20/M.
GPT-5.1-Codex-Max has a larger context window of 400,000 tokens compared to GLM 5V Turbo's 202,752 tokens. A larger context window means the model can process longer documents and conversations.