#22
GLM 5.2
glm-5.2Helpfulness
Instruction
Following
Comprehension
Empathy
Creative
Writing
Helpfulness
0.0
Instruction Following
0.0
Comprehension
0.0
Empathy
0.0
Creative Writing
0.0
Speed
Avg 58 tok/s
Overall Assistant Score
An average score combining the 5 main categories.
90.60 pts
Rank #22
79th Percentile
0
Novice
33
Capable
66
Proficient
100
Expert
GLM 5.2 is Z.ai's June 2026 flagship open assistant for long, unfinished work—the model that keeps going when a task spans hours of planning, tools, and revision. Our tests put it ahead of GLM 5.1 on helpfulness, instruction following, and comprehension for messy real-world asks. Empathy is fine but cooler, and creative writing is a step down: our tests show clearer, more utilitarian prose and less narrative spark than 5.1. Best when you need an open-weight helper that finishes the job; pick 5.1 when voice and storytelling matter more.
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