Model Comparison

Glm 5.3 Flash vs Step 3.7 Flash

Glm 5.3 Flash ranks #50 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 119, while Step 3.7 Flash ranks #113 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 103. 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
Glm 5.3 FlashZ.aiStep 3.7 FlashChina (Other)
Rank#50#113
IQ119103
Abstract Reasoning9785
Mathematical Reasoning122111
Academic Reasoning129119
Programmatic Reasoning13492
Computer Use11699
Reliability113109
Knowledge Work122110
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$1.33$1.33
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$0.65$1.35
Speed73 tok/s112 tok/s
Context Window1M262K
Released2026-08-262026-05-28
Open WeightsYesYes