Model Comparison

Glm 5.3 vs Grok 3

Glm 5.3 ranks #28 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 124, while Grok 3 ranks #155 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 90. 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 5.3Z.aiGrok 3xAI
Rank#28#155
IQ12490
Abstract Reasoning9871
Mathematical Reasoning12997
Academic Reasoning131100
Programmatic Reasoning14179
Computer Use12796
Reliability121100
Knowledge Work12389
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$13.19$19.76
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$5.80$24.00
Speed95 tok/s89 tok/s
Context Window1M—
Released2026-08-182025-02-17
Open WeightsYesNo