deepseek-v3.2-exp-thinking vs glm-5

Direct benchmark comparison between deepseek-v3.2-exp-thinking and glm-5 based on LMArena Elo and latest API pricing.

Direct Technical Comparison

Frontier Model	LMArena Elo	API Cost (1M)	Throughput
deepseek-v3.2-exp-thinking	1425	$2.7e-7	7
glm-5	1456	$7.2e-7	14

*These models represent the Pareto Frontier (optimal cost-to-performance).*

Conclusion: For developers looking for higher intelligence, glm-5 currently leads with an Elo of 1456.