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| Starting Price | $1.30e-7 per prompt token | $6.00e-7 per prompt token |
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Dynamically switches between fast-inference and extended-reasoning modes during generation, allowing the model to allocate computational budget based on query complexity. The model learns to route simple queries through direct generation paths while complex reasoning tasks trigger iterative chain-of-thought processing, implemented via a learned gating mechanism that predicts reasoning necessity before token generation begins.
Unique: Implements learned gating mechanism for automatic reasoning mode selection rather than fixed routing rules or user-specified flags, enabling the model to discover optimal reasoning allocation patterns during training on diverse task distributions
vs alternatives: More efficient than standard chain-of-thought models (which always reason) and more capable than fast-only models (which never reason) by learning when reasoning is actually necessary
Generates multi-step reasoning chains with explicit intermediate steps, leveraging the 70B parameter scale to maintain coherence across long reasoning sequences. When activated, the model produces verbose step-by-step explanations with intermediate conclusions, implemented via training on synthetic reasoning datasets and reinforced through process-reward modeling to prefer logically sound intermediate steps.
Unique: Combines 70B parameter scale with process-reward modeling to maintain reasoning coherence across 10+ step chains, whereas smaller models typically degrade after 3-4 steps due to context drift and accumulated errors
vs alternatives: Produces more reliable multi-step reasoning than GPT-3.5 while being more cost-effective than GPT-4 for reasoning tasks, with explicit step visibility that proprietary models don't expose
Answers factual and reasoning-based questions by retrieving relevant knowledge and applying logical deduction. The model combines pattern matching from training data with reasoning chains to synthesize answers, particularly effective when questions require multi-step inference or combining information from multiple domains.
Unique: Combines dense knowledge from 70B parameters with learned reasoning patterns, enabling both factual recall and multi-step inference without requiring external knowledge bases for simple questions
vs alternatives: More self-contained than RAG-based systems for general knowledge questions; stronger reasoning than GPT-3.5 for complex multi-step problems
Analyzes sentiment and extracts opinions from text, classifying emotional tone and identifying specific viewpoints or attitudes. The model recognizes sentiment markers (words, phrases, context) and generates structured sentiment labels (positive/negative/neutral) with confidence scores and supporting evidence.
Unique: Uses contextual understanding from 70B parameters to recognize sentiment in complex linguistic contexts (sarcasm, negation, mixed opinions) rather than relying on keyword matching or shallow pattern recognition
vs alternatives: More nuanced than rule-based sentiment tools; comparable to fine-tuned BERT models but with better handling of complex linguistic phenomena
Identifies and extracts named entities (people, organizations, locations, dates, etc.) from text, classifying them into semantic categories. The model recognizes entity boundaries and types through learned patterns from training data, generating structured output with entity spans and classifications.
Unique: Uses contextual embeddings from 70B parameters to disambiguate entity boundaries and types based on surrounding context, rather than relying on gazetteer matching or shallow pattern recognition
vs alternatives: More accurate than spaCy NER for complex entity types; comparable to fine-tuned BERT models but with better generalization to unseen entity types
Identifies potentially harmful, inappropriate, or policy-violating content including hate speech, violence, adult content, and misinformation. The model applies learned safety patterns to classify content risk levels and flag problematic material, implemented through instruction-tuning on safety datasets and reinforcement learning from human feedback on safety preferences.
Unique: Trained on diverse safety datasets with RLHF to recognize context-dependent harms (e.g., discussing violence in historical context vs. inciting violence), rather than simple keyword matching or rule-based filtering
vs alternatives: More context-aware than keyword-based filters; comparable to OpenAI's moderation API but with lower latency and no external API dependency
Executes complex multi-part instructions with precise output formatting, using instruction-tuning techniques to reliably parse structured prompts and generate outputs matching specified schemas. The model was trained on diverse instruction datasets with explicit format specifications, enabling it to follow JSON schemas, XML structures, markdown formatting, and code block requirements with high consistency.
Unique: Instruction-tuned on 70B scale with explicit format examples in training data, enabling reliable multi-format output without requiring external grammar constraints or post-processing validation layers
vs alternatives: More reliable at format compliance than base Llama 3.1 70B while avoiding the latency overhead of constrained decoding libraries like outlines or guidance
Generates syntactically correct code across 20+ programming languages and performs refactoring tasks like optimization, style conversion, and bug fixing. Built on Llama 3.1's code training, enhanced with instruction-tuning for code-specific tasks, the model maintains language-specific idioms and best practices through learned patterns from diverse codebases.
Unique: 70B parameter scale enables context-aware code generation that tracks variable types and function signatures across 4K+ token contexts, whereas smaller models lose type information after ~1K tokens
vs alternatives: Comparable to Copilot for single-file generation but stronger at multi-file refactoring due to larger context window; more cost-effective than Claude for routine code tasks
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GLM-5 processes extended code contexts (supporting multi-file projects and large codebases) while maintaining semantic understanding of system architecture through attention mechanisms optimized for code structure. The model uses specialized tokenization for programming languages and maintains coherence across thousands of tokens of code context, enabling generation of complex features that respect existing patterns and dependencies.
Unique: Engineered specifically for complex systems design with attention mechanisms tuned for code structure and architectural patterns, rather than generic language modeling — enables understanding of system-wide dependencies and design constraints across extended contexts
vs alternatives: Outperforms general-purpose models on large-scale programming tasks because it's optimized for architectural coherence and long-horizon code generation rather than treating code as generic text
GLM-5 supports extended reasoning chains for agentic workflows through structured prompt patterns that enable step-by-step decomposition of complex tasks. The model can maintain state across multiple turns, reason about tool outputs, and make decisions about next actions — designed for long-horizon agent loops where the model must plan, execute, observe, and adapt across dozens of steps.
Unique: Explicitly engineered for long-horizon agent workflows with architectural patterns optimized for extended reasoning chains, rather than single-turn tool calling — maintains coherence and decision quality across dozens of reasoning steps
vs alternatives: Better suited for multi-step agentic tasks than general-purpose models because reasoning and tool-use patterns are baked into the training, not bolted on via prompt engineering
Nous: Hermes 4 70B scores higher at 24/100 vs Z.ai: GLM 5 at 24/100.
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GLM-5 analyzes code for performance bottlenecks and suggests optimization strategies through understanding of algorithmic complexity, memory management, and system-level performance patterns. The model can identify inefficient algorithms, suggest data structure improvements, and recommend caching or parallelization strategies — enabling targeted performance improvements with understanding of trade-offs.
Unique: Understands algorithmic complexity and system-level performance patterns, enabling identification of fundamental bottlenecks and suggestion of targeted optimizations rather than micro-optimizations
vs alternatives: Identifies more fundamental performance issues than profiling tools because it understands algorithmic complexity and can suggest architectural improvements, not just code-level optimizations
GLM-5 generates comprehensive API specifications, including endpoint definitions, request/response schemas, error handling, and usage examples through understanding of API design best practices and REST/GraphQL patterns. The model can produce OpenAPI/Swagger specifications, generate API documentation, and suggest design improvements — enabling rapid API specification and documentation.
Unique: Generates comprehensive API specifications that follow REST/GraphQL best practices and include error handling, authentication, and usage examples — not just endpoint definitions
vs alternatives: Produces more complete and best-practice-aligned API specifications than simple code-to-spec tools because it understands API design patterns and includes comprehensive documentation
GLM-5 generates high-quality technical documentation, design documents, and architectural specifications through training on expert-level technical writing patterns. The model understands domain-specific terminology, maintains consistency across long documents, and can generate structured documentation (API specs, RFC-style documents, architecture decision records) with appropriate technical depth and precision.
Unique: Trained on expert-level technical documentation patterns and domain-specific terminology, enabling generation of publication-ready documentation with appropriate technical depth rather than generic summaries
vs alternatives: Produces more technically precise and domain-aware documentation than general-purpose models because it understands architectural patterns, trade-offs, and expert writing conventions specific to software engineering
GLM-5 breaks down complex, ambiguous problems into structured task hierarchies and implementation plans through chain-of-thought reasoning patterns. The model can identify dependencies, suggest phased approaches, and generate detailed step-by-step plans for tackling large engineering challenges — useful for translating high-level requirements into actionable development roadmaps.
Unique: Optimized for expert-level problem decomposition through training on complex system design patterns and architectural reasoning, enabling generation of sophisticated multi-phase plans rather than simple task lists
vs alternatives: Produces more sophisticated and architecturally-aware plans than general-purpose models because it understands system design patterns, dependency relationships, and phased implementation strategies
GLM-5 analyzes code for quality issues, architectural violations, and design improvements through patterns learned from expert code review practices. The model can identify performance bottlenecks, suggest refactoring opportunities, flag architectural inconsistencies, and provide detailed feedback on code quality — going beyond simple linting to understand design intent and system-wide implications.
Unique: Trained on expert code review patterns and architectural reasoning, enabling detection of design issues and architectural violations rather than just syntax and style problems
vs alternatives: Provides more sophisticated architectural and design feedback than linting tools because it understands system-wide implications and expert design patterns, not just local code quality
GLM-5 translates code between programming languages while preserving semantic meaning and adapting to language-specific idioms. The model understands language-specific patterns, libraries, and best practices, enabling translation that produces idiomatic code rather than mechanical line-by-line conversions — useful for migrating systems across language ecosystems or supporting polyglot architectures.
Unique: Produces idiomatic, language-specific code rather than mechanical translations because it understands language-specific patterns, libraries, and best practices learned from diverse codebases
vs alternatives: Generates more idiomatic and maintainable translations than simple pattern-matching tools because it understands semantic equivalence and language-specific idioms
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