Model Comparison

Glm 5.3 vs Nemotron 3.5 Lightning

Glm 5.3 ranks #28 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 124, while Nemotron 3.5 Lightning ranks #123 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 100. 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.aiNemotron 3.5 LightningUS (Other)
Rank#28#123
IQ124100
Abstract Reasoning9884
Mathematical Reasoning129112
Academic Reasoning131105
Programmatic Reasoning14194
Computer Use12796
Reliability121104
Knowledge Work123102
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$13.19$0.27
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$5.80$0.29
Speed95 tok/s299 tok/s
Context Window1M1M
Released2026-08-182026-08-11
Open WeightsYesYes