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OpenAI: GPT-6 Astra vs Z.ai: GLM 5.3: Coding Performance with 10 Evaluators

A comparative analysis of OpenAI: GPT-6 Astra vs Z.ai: GLM 5.3, focusing on coding performance with 10 evaluators using relative preference rankings.

OpenAI: GPT-6 Astra

2.5

preference score

vs

Z.ai: GLM 5.3

7.5

preference score

Judges ranked the responses in this Run against each other; the rank is mapped onto a 0–10 scale. It shows which response was preferred, not how good either one is — and it is not a percentage, a pass rate, or a check that the output was correct.

4
test cases
at least 4
evaluated responses per model
9
judge models (of 10 seated)
36
usable judgments
Run
Sep 16, 2026

Evaluated responses: Z.ai: GLM 5.3: 4 · OpenAI: GPT-6 Astra: 4

Task scope: Coding Performance with 10 Evaluators

Small sample: 4 responses per model. This shows which output judges preferred on these examples — not which model is better in general, and not a check that the code or facts were correct.

Key Findings

Preference RankingZ.ai: GLM 5.3

Z.ai: GLM 5.3 achieved a higher relative preference score of 7.5 compared to 2.5 for OpenAI: GPT-6 Astra.

LatencyZ.ai: GLM 5.3

Z.ai: GLM 5.3 recorded a lower average latency of 473ms versus 534ms for OpenAI: GPT-6 Astra.

Cost EfficiencyZ.ai: GLM 5.3

Z.ai: GLM 5.3 proved more cost-effective in this run, totaling 0.020542 USD compared to 0.0475 USD for OpenAI: GPT-6 Astra.

Specifications

SpecOpenAI: GPT-6 AstraZ.ai: GLM 5.3
Provideropenaiz-ai
Context Length1.1M1.3M
Input Price (per 1M tokens)$10.00$1.40
Output Price (per 1M tokens)$50.00$4.40
Max Output Tokens128,000943,717
Tierfrontieradvanced

Our Verdict

On these 4 coding test cases, Z.ai: GLM 5.3 was ranked higher by the judge panel than OpenAI: GPT-6 Astra. The model also demonstrated superior latency and cost efficiency in this specific evaluation. These findings are based on a small sample size and reflect relative preference rather than absolute correctness.

Overview

This report provides a comparative analysis of OpenAI: GPT-6 Astra vs Z.ai: GLM 5.3, centered on their coding performance. The evaluation was conducted using a PeerLM benchmarking suite designed to assess relative model preference. By utilizing 9 judge models to review the outputs, we established a ranking-based comparison for these two leading large language models.

This run specifically tested 4 unique coding-related test cases. To ensure a robust sample, each model generated 4 responses, resulting in a total of 36 individual judgments provided by our panel of evaluators. This methodology focuses on relative preference, mapping how judges ranked the models against one another on a 0-10 scale.

Benchmark Results

The following table summarizes the performance and efficiency metrics captured during the evaluation of the two models.

ModelOverall RankRelative Preference ScoreAvg Latency (ms)Total Cost (USD)
Z.ai: GLM 5.317.54730.020542
OpenAI: GPT-6 Astra22.55340.0475

Criteria Breakdown

The evaluation methodology employed here is based on comparative ranking. Judges were asked to assess the outputs based on general coding utility and instruction adherence. The resulting scores represent the relative preference of the judges rather than an absolute accuracy metric. It is important to note that the judges' preferences are subjective rankings and do not represent verified code execution or ground-truth validation.

Cost & Latency

Efficiency is a critical component for developers integrating LLMs into their workflows. In this specific coding evaluation, Z.ai: GLM 5.3 demonstrated a higher efficiency profile, with an average latency of 473ms compared to the 534ms observed for OpenAI: GPT-6 Astra. Furthermore, Z.ai: GLM 5.3 maintained a more favorable cost profile across the 4 test cases provided in this run.

Use Cases

The tasks focused on coding performance with 10 evaluators, covering common programming challenges. These results are intended to assist developers in understanding how these models compare when tasked with generating or refining code snippets based on the relative preferences of our judge panel.

Limitations

This evaluation is limited to 4 test cases with a total of 4 responses per model. Because the sample size is relatively small, these findings should be viewed as directional indicators of relative preference for this specific task scope. This evaluation did not test for code execution correctness, security, or performance in production environments.

Verdict

Based on the relative preference rankings in this specific evaluation, Z.ai: GLM 5.3 performed more favorably than OpenAI: GPT-6 Astra. While these results offer a valuable look at how the models stack up in a comparative coding context, developers should consider the limited sample size of 4 test cases when interpreting these scores.

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Methodology

Blind ranking evaluation: judges ranked 4 responses per model against each other. Scores express relative preference on these responses, not an absolute quality rating.