Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | GLM-5.2 (max) | GPT-5.4 mini (Non-Reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $1.4 | $0.75 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $4.4 | $4.5 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
GPT-5.4 mini (Non-Reasoning) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $1.69/M tokens vs $2.15/M for GLM-5.2 (max).
GLM-5.2 (max) wins 7 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 0 for GPT-5.4 mini (Non-Reasoning). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
GLM-5.2 (max) generates tokens faster at 192 tok/s vs 160 tok/s. However, GPT-5.4 mini (Non-Reasoning) has lower time-to-first-token (0.55s vs 0.90s).
Choose based on your priorities: GPT-5.4 mini (Non-Reasoning) for lower cost, GLM-5.2 (max) for stronger benchmark performance, and GLM-5.2 (max) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.