Model Comparison

Beam vs Glm 5.3

Beam does not yet have a derived IQ, while Glm 5.3 ranks #23 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 125. The table below puts the two models side by side across the seven capability dimensions, emotional reasoning, cost, speed, and context window.

Where They Sit on the IQ Bell Curve
Both models highlighted on the standard normal IQ distribution of every tracked model
IQ Dimensions Head to Head
The seven scored Composite IQ dimensions, side by side
Domains Head to Head
Applied domain composite scores where at least one model is measured
BeamUS (Other)Glm 5.3Z.ai
Rank—#23
IQ—125
Abstract Reasoning9998
Mathematical Reasoning—131
Academic Reasoning100132
Programmatic Reasoning—141
Computer Use—128
Reliability—121
Knowledge Work—124
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens—$12.83
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens—$5.80
Speed—77 tok/s
Context Window262K1M
Released2026-10-052026-08-18
Open WeightsNoYes