GLM-5.1 (Reasoning) vs GPT-5.5 Instant (May 2026)

GLM-5.1 (Reasoning) vs GPT-5.5 Instant (May 2026). A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.

Verdict

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A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.

MetricGLM-5.1 (Reasoning)GPT-5.5 Instant (May 2026)Difference
Intelligence (higher is better)26.122.7−13.0% GPT-5.5 Instant (May … is 13.0% less intelligent
Total AA cost (lower is better)$1,211.83Not reported— not comparable
End-to-end time (lower is better)57.43sNot reported— not comparable
Price per 1M tokens (in / out)$1.28 / $4.07$5.00 / $30.0
Input modalitiesTextText, Image
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